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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon D200 front
Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D100
  • Successor is Nikon D300
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon D200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the D200 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and D200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years later than the D200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the D200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon D200

 Fujifilm Z30 D200 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2006Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Fujifilm Z30

 D200 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon D200

 Fujifilm Z30 D200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon D200 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the D200.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and D200 is 96 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and D200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The younger Fujifilm Z30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D200 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Nikon D200
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
weather sealing
has built in flash
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D200 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Nikon D200 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
9
no video
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon D200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon D200
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon D200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon D200
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-02-17 2006-02-23
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 583
Other
Battery ID NP-45 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $999