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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon D200 front
 
Olympus E-500 front
Portability
70
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D300
Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Released October 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-510
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon D200 and Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and E-500 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D200 was revealed 5 months after the E-500 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D200 matches up against the E-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Olympus E-500

 D200 E-500 
Screen resolution230k215kSharper screen (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Nikon D200

 E-500 D200 

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Olympus E-500

 D200 E-500 
ReleasedFebruary 2006October 2005Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-500 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D200 and Olympus E-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D200 vs the E-500.

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and E-500 is 55 and 70 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and E-500.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D200 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D200 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D200
Portrait photography with Olympus E-500
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D200
Street photography with Olympus E-500
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (479g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-500 as a Sports photography camera
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D200
Travel photography with Olympus E-500
51
weather proofing
built-in flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
52
lighter than others in class (479 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-500 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-500 Vlogging highlights
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no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Olympus E-500
 Nikon D200Olympus E-500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D200 Olympus E-500
Also called - EVOLT E-500
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-23 2005-10-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.45x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 479 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 583 not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $999 $600