Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Launched February 2009
- Old Model is Canon 5D
- Updated by Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2006
- Old Model is Nikon D100
- New Model is Nikon D300

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon 5D MII versus Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and D200 (10MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and D200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

The 5D MII was brought out 3 years after the D200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MII grades vs the D200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon D200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Nikon D200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon D200
5D MII | D200 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2006 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 5D MII
D200 | 5D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon D200
5D MII | D200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII enjoys physical dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Nikon D200 has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Check the Canon 5D MII versus Nikon D200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D MII versus the D200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and D200 is 56 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and D200.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MII because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MII will produce more detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 5D MII will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon D200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Nikon D200 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-02-13 | 2006-02-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 lb) | 920g (2.03 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1815 | 583 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,190 | $999 |