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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Nikon D90 front
Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D100
  • New Model is Nikon D300
Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D80
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7000
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon D200 and Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the D90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D200 was revealed 3 years before the D90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D200 scores against the D90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Nikon D90

 D200 D90 

Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D200

 D90 D200 
RevealedOctober 2008February 2006Newer by 32 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Nikon D90

 D200 D90 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D200 features 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 D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the D200 compared to the D90.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and D90 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and D90.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D90 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D90 Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D200
Street photography with Nikon D90
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography information
Nikon D90 Sports photography information
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
45
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography information
Nikon D90 Travel photography information
51
weather proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
44
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography info
Nikon D90 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging factors
Nikon D90 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
21
offers face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Nikon D90
 Nikon D200Nikon D90
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D200 Nikon D90
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-02-23 2008-10-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.5 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 17.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 920 grams (2.03 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 583 977
Other
Battery life - 850 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3e EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $999 $1,199