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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Nikon D300 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D300
Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Older Model is Nikon D200
  • Refreshed by Nikon D300S
Photography Glossary

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon D200 and Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the D300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was brought out 24 months before the D300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D200 scores versus the D300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Nikon D300

 D200 D300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Nikon D200

 D300 D200 
IntroducedMarch 2008February 2006Fresher by 24 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Nikon D300

 D200 D300 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D300 has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D200 versus the D300.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and D300 is 55 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and D300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D300 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography details
Nikon D300 Portrait photography details
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography details
Nikon D300 Street photography details
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D300 as a Sports photography camera
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
great battery (1,000 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D300 Travel photography highlights
51
weather proofing
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
great battery (1,000 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography information
Nikon D300 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (1,000 shots)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging factors
Nikon D300 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Nikon D300
 Nikon D200Nikon D300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D200 Nikon D300
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-23 2008-03-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 925g (2.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.0
DXO Low light rating 583 679
Other
Battery life - 1000 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $999 $1,100