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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D300S
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Nikon D500

 D200 D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Nikon D200

 D500 D200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2006Fresher by 120 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Nikon D500

 D200 D500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 size comparison

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

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D500 Portrait photography factors
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
79
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography features
Nikon D500 Street photography features
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography factors
Nikon D500 Sports photography factors
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery (1,240 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography information
Nikon D500 Travel photography information
51
weather proof
has built in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
great battery (1,240 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (21MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography information
Nikon D500 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,240 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D200
Vlogging with Nikon D500
9
no video
31
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Nikon D500
 Nikon D200Nikon D500
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D200 Nikon D500
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-02-23 2016-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max boosted ISO 3200 1640000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 860 grams (1.90 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 14.0
DXO Low light rating 583 1324
Other
Battery life - 1240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $999 $1,497