Nikon D200 vs Nikon D800E

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D200 vs Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and D800E (36MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The D200 was unveiled 7 years before the D800E and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D200 grades versus the D800E when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D200 & Nikon D800E. The full galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery & Nikon D800E Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D200 compared to the D800E.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D200 and D800E is 55 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and D800E.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D200 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D800E will deliver extra detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.