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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D100
  • Updated by Nikon D300
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7000
  • Replacement is Nikon D7200
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon D200 versus Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and D7100 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D200 was introduced 8 years before the D7100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the D200 scores vs the D7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Nikon D7100

 D200 D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D200

 D7100 D200 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2006Fresher by 87 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Nikon D7100

 D200 D7100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 has outer measurements 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 D7100 has measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D200 versus the D7100.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and D7100 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and D7100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D7100 to provide greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
79
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D200
Street photography with Nikon D7100
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography details
Nikon D7100 Sports photography details
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Travel photography camera
51
weather proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D200
Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Nikon D7100
 Nikon D200Nikon D7100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D200 Nikon D7100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-23 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 765 gr (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 83
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 13.7
DXO Low light rating 583 1256
Other
Battery life - 950 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots 1 2
Launch price $999 $800