Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30
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![Nikon D200 front Nikon D200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D200.jpg)
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2006
- Old Model is Nikon D100
- New Model is Nikon D300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2009
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D200 versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the E-30 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D200 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.
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The D200 was released 4 years prior to the E-30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D200 grades against the E-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D200 & Olympus E-30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Olympus E-30
D200 | E-30 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon D200
E-30 | D200 | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2006 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Olympus E-30
D200 | E-30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).
Check the Nikon D200 versus Olympus E-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D200 vs the E-30.
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Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and E-30 is 55 and 60 respectively.
![Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D200-vs-Olympus-E-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and E-30.
All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D200 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-30 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D200-vs-Olympus-E-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D200-vs-Olympus-E-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications
Nikon D200 | Olympus E-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D200 | Olympus E-30 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2006-02-23 | 2009-03-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.56x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 920 gr (2.03 pounds) | 695 gr (1.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | 583 | 530 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 750 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | BLM-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $999 | $1,299 |