Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon D200 versus Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and D500 (21MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D200 was launched 11 years before the D500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D200 matches up against the D500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D200 and Nikon D500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 features external 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) and the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D200 versus Nikon D500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D200 versus the D500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and D500 is 55 and 56 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and D500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D500 to give more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.