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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(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
Nikon D200
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Nikon D200

 5D MII D200 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2006More modern by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 5D MII

 D200 5D MII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Nikon D200

 5D MII D200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography factors
Nikon D200 Street photography factors
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MII
Sports photography with Nikon D200
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MII
Travel photography with Nikon D200
55
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
weather proof
flash built-in
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII Landscape photography details
Nikon D200 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MII
Vlogging with Nikon D200
29
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D MII vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IINikon D200
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