Nikon D200 vs Nikon D5000

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D200 and Nikon D5000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the D5000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was released 4 years earlier than the D5000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D200 matches up against the D5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D200 & Nikon D5000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D200 Gallery & Nikon D5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 comes with exterior measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5000 has proportions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D200 against the D5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and D5000 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and D5000.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D5000 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D200 will be behind in sensor tech.