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Canon 70D vs Nikon D200

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Replaced the Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced February 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 70D and Nikon D200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and D200 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 70D was launched 7 years after the D200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 70D grades against the D200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Nikon D200

 70D D200 
AnnouncedOctober 2013February 2006Newer by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Canon 70D

 D200 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Nikon D200

 70D D200 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D provides outside dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon 70D and Nikon D200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 70D versus the D200.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and D200 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and D200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 70D to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 70D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D200 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D Street photography info
Nikon D200 Street photography info
68
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D200 Sports photography highlights
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
51
environment proof
flash built-in
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography features
Nikon D200 Landscape photography features
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 70D
Vlogging with Nikon D200
69
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 70D vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Nikon D200
 Canon EOS 70DNikon D200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 70D Nikon D200
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-10-31 2006-02-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Max 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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 920 grams (2.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.5
DXO Low light score 926 583
Other
Battery life 920 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $758 $999