Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D200

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X70 and Nikon D200, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and D200 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was brought out 10 years after the D200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up versus the D200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X70 and Nikon D200. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Nikon D200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon D200 has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the D200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and D200 is 86 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and D200.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X70 to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.