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Canon 6D vs Nikon D200

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
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
  • Superseded the Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 6D versus Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D200 (10MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and D200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was introduced 7 years after the D200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 6D matches up against the D200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D200

 6D D200 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2006More modern by 85 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 6D

 D200 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D200

 6D D200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D comes with exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6D compared to the D200.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and D200 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and D200.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 6D will give you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 6D will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography features
Nikon D200 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography advice
Nikon D200 Street photography advice
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography factors
Nikon D200 Sports photography factors
69
good MP (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery (1,090 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography factors
Nikon D200 Travel photography factors
61
great battery (1,090 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
flash built-in
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Nikon D200
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D200 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Nikon D200
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-02-12 2006-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 64
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 11.5
DXO Low light score 2340 583
Other
Battery life 1090 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,699 $999