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Nikon D200 vs Sony A700

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(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
Sony A700
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Sony A700

 D200 A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D200

 A700 D200 
RevealedDecember 2007February 2006More modern by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Sony A700

 D200 A700 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D200 and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography highlights
Sony A700 Sports photography highlights
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A700 as a Travel photography camera
51
weather proof
flash built-in
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging advice
Sony A700 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Nikon D200 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Sony A700
 Nikon D200Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
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