Canon 500D vs Nikon D200

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon 500D versus Nikon D200, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and D200 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 500D was revealed 3 years after the D200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 500D matches up against the D200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 500D and Nikon D200. The full galleries are provided at Canon 500D Gallery and Nikon D200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 500D comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Nikon D200 has measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Examine the Canon 500D versus Nikon D200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 500D and the D200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and D200 is 70 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 500D and D200.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon 500D to result in greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 500D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.