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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D100
  • Successor is Nikon D300
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Announced July 2005
  • Refreshed by Nikon D40X
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and D50 (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was announced 8 months later than the D50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D200 matches up against the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Nikon D50

 D200 D50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2006July 2005Fresher by 8 months
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Nikon D200

 D50 D200 

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Nikon D50

 D200 D50 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon D50 has proportions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D200 and the D50.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D200 and D50 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and D50.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D200 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D200 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D50 Portrait photography factors
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
53
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (620g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Sports photography camera
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography information
Nikon D50 Travel photography information
51
environment proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (620g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D200
Vlogging with Nikon D50
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Nikon D50
 Nikon D200Nikon D50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D200 Nikon D50
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-23 2005-07-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 620 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 10.8
DXO Low light score 583 560
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $499