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Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D100
  • Later Model is Nikon D300
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D200 and Ricoh PX, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and PX (16MP) and the D200 (APS-C) and PX (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The D200 was unveiled 6 years before the PX which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh PX being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the D200 scores against the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Ricoh PX

 D200 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Nikon D200

 PX D200 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2006Newer by 66 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Ricoh PX

 D200 PX 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D200 features outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D200 and the PX.

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D200 and PX is 55 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and PX.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D200 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh PX will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged D200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D200
Portrait photography with Ricoh PX
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
51
environment sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D200
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh PX Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon D200 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Ricoh PX
 Nikon D200Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon D200 Ricoh PX
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-02-23 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 583 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $999 $329