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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Older Model is Nikon D100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Renewed by Olympus E-520
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D200 versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is pretty close but the D200 (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D200 was introduced 21 months prior to the E-510 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D200 grades vs the E-510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Olympus E-510

 D200 E-510 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon D200

 E-510 D200 
IntroducedNovember 2007February 2006Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510

 D200 E-510 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 enjoys exterior measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D200 versus Olympus E-510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D200 and the E-510.

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D200 and E-510 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and E-510.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D200 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged D200 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography advice
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography features
Olympus E-510 Street photography features
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-510 as a Sports photography camera
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography info
Olympus E-510 Travel photography info
51
environment sealing
has built in flash
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (490g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging info
Olympus E-510 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510
 Nikon D200Olympus E-510
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D200 Olympus E-510
Otherwise known as - EVOLT E-510
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-23 2007-11-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 490g (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 52
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 10.0
DXO Low light rating 583 442
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $550