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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and D200 (10MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and D200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 9 years later than the D200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 5DS R scores versus the D200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Nikon D200

 5DS R D200 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2006More recent by 109 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 5DS R

 D200 5DS R 

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Nikon D200

 5DS R D200 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R offers outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R versus the D200.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS R and D200 is 55 and 55 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS R and D200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will deliver extra detail having an extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 5DS R will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R Portrait photography features
Nikon D200 Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R Street photography features
Nikon D200 Street photography features
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS R Sports photography information
Nikon D200 Sports photography information
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (700 CIPA)
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography features
Nikon D200 Travel photography features
57
weather sealing
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (700 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
weather proofing
has built in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (700 shots)
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging factors
Nikon D200 Vlogging factors
30
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 5DS R vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 5DS RNikon D200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 5DS R Nikon D200
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2006-02-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual 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 51MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8688 x 5792 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount 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 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930g (2.05 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 2308 583
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $3,699 $999