Nikon D200 vs Nikon D780

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon D200 vs Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and D780 (25MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The D200 was brought out 15 years before the D780 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the D200 scores vs the D780 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D200 and Nikon D780. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon D780 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D200 vs Nikon D780 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D200 against the D780.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and D780 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and D780.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D780 will provide you with more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.