Nikon D200 vs Nikon D700

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D200 and Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the D700 (12MP) is fairly close but the D200 (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The D200 was manufactured 3 years prior to the D700 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D200 scores vs the D700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 and Nikon D700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery and Nikon D700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 features outside measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has sizing of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D200 and Nikon D700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D200 against the D700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and D700 is 55 and 54 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and D700.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D200 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D700 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older D200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.