Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D200 & Nikon D90. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D200 Gallery & Nikon D90 Gallery.

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.

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

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.