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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D100
  • Renewed by Nikon D300
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon D90
  • New Model is Nikon D7100
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon D200 versus Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and D7000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was launched 5 years prior to the D7000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D200 scores vs the D7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Nikon D7000

 D200 D7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D200

 D7000 D200 
ReleasedNovember 2010February 2006Fresher by 58 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Nikon D7000

 D200 D7000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has proportions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D200 vs the D7000.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and D7000 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and D7000.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D7000 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older D200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography advice
Nikon D7000 Street photography advice
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Sports photography camera
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Travel photography camera
51
weather proofing
has built in flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging advice
Nikon D7000 Vlogging advice
9
no video
29
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Nikon D7000
 Nikon D200Nikon D7000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D200 Nikon D7000
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-23 2010-11-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 780g (1.72 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 80
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.9
DXO Low light rating 583 1167
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Dual
Retail price $999 $1,049