Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Nikon D90
D200 | D90 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Nikon D200
D90 | D200 | |||
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Revealed | October 2008 | February 2006 | Newer by 32 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Nikon D90
D200 | D90 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Nikon D200 and Nikon D90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Nikon D200 | Nikon D90 | |
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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 |