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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D200 (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 10 years later than the D200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 5D MIV scores vs the D200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D200

 5D MIV D200 
IntroducedAugust 2016February 2006Fresher by 128 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 5D MIV

 D200 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D200

 5D MIV D200 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV offers outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Nikon D200 has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5D MIV versus Nikon D200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the D200.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D200 is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D200.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will show greater detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography details
Nikon D200 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D MIV
Street photography with Nikon D200
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Nikon D200
67
weather sealing
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is great (30MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
weather proof
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is great (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Nikon D200
31
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNikon D200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Nikon D200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2006-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ -
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 30MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 11.5
DXO Low light rating 2995 583
Other
Battery life 900 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $3,299 $999