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Canon 50D vs Nikon D200

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Old Model is Canon 40D
  • Updated by Canon 60D
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon 50D versus Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and D200 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 50D was brought out 2 years after the D200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 50D scores vs the D200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Nikon D200

 50D D200 
LaunchedOctober 2008February 2006Newer by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 50D

 D200 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Nikon D200

 50D D200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D comes with physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 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 50D versus Nikon D200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 50D against the D200.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and D200 is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and D200.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 50D to render more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 50D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D200 Portrait photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography factors
Nikon D200 Street photography factors
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography advice
Nikon D200 Sports photography advice
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 shots)
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proof
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
weather proofing
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography info
Nikon D200 Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 shots)
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D200 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
no video
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Canon 50D vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 50DNikon D200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 50D Nikon D200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-10-30 2006-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4752 x 3168 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.3fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 gr (1.81 lb) 920 gr (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 64
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light score 696 583
Other
Battery life 800 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-511A EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $996 $999