Nikon D200 vs Sony A700
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Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Announced February 2006
- Replaced the Nikon D100
- New Model is Nikon D300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Refreshed by Sony A77
Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D200 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D200 was unveiled 22 months before the A700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the D200 grades against the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sony A700
D200 | A700 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D200
A700 | D200 | |||
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Revealed | December 2007 | February 2006 | More modern by 22 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sony A700
D200 | A700 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 features exterior measurements 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 Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D200 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D200 versus the A700.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D200 and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and A700.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A700 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Nikon D200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon D200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2006-02-23 | 2007-12-19 |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920g (2.03 lbs) | 768g (1.69 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 583 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $999 | $1,000 |