Nikon D200
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2006
- Succeeded the Nikon D100
- Refreshed by Nikon D300
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- Alternatives
- Lenses
- Size Comparison
- FAQ
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Nikon D200 summary
Nikon D200 is Nikon's Advanced DSLR camera originally released on February of 2006. It has got a 10 MegaPixel, CCD APS-C size sensor with a full resolution of 3872 x 2592.
Nikon launched this camera in order to replace the older Nikon D100 (Read Full Comparison) and afterwards brought out the updated Nikon D300 (Read Full Comparison) in an effort to update this model.
The D200 comes in at #65 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras and overall #508 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our list. Please look at our Smart camera search to find camera listings based on your customized factors.
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Nikon D200 family
The Nikon D200 comes with a history of related digital cameras. Listed below, you can take a look at all earlier and new models alongside important specifications.
Nikon D200 Gallery
You can look at the D200 from several angles in the gallery below.
Nikon D200 Pros and Cons
Here is a selection of pros and cons of the Nikon D200 based on factors which are normally regarded as necessary in a camera.
Nikon D200 Sensor features
The dimension of the sensor in the Nikon D200 is 23.6mm x 15.8mm (APS-C). The 373 mm² sensor has the ability to capture 3872 x 2592 pixels using aspect ratios of 3:2.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe CCD sensor boasts 10 megapixels and provides a native ISO range of 100 - 1600. The ISO can also be extended digitally to a maximum of 3200. RAW files are supported therefore you have more room to maneuver in post.
The graphic underneath shows the D200's sensor size compared to other common sizes. The D200 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is shown in green.
Photography GlossaryTo get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the visual below.
Nikon D200 dimensions
Nikon D200 weighs around 2.03 lbs (920 grams / 32.45 oz) and the physical size of the camera is 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9"). The weight of average Advanced DSLR camera is 776 grams so the Nikon D200 is heavier as compared with other rivals.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsHere is a picture of the Nikon D200 beside a soda to help you have a feel for its size.
The top view underneath will illustrate the button arrangement on the D200.
Nikon D200 Lens features
The D200 fits the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses on sale. Here is a small number of the lenses we have in our database that will work with the D200.
Nikon D200 Connectivity
The D200 has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
- GPS Yes
Digital cameras which have NFC and / or Bluetooth compatibility can easily be used wirelessly with smartphones. You can transfer pictures and in some cases alter camera settings without connecting directly with the camera.
Several apps also provide a Liveview and release the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it could be hooked up to an external monitor. Many cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB socket.
Nikon D200 Video features
Nikon D200 doesn't take video. In case you are wanting a camera to shoot just photos, it is not an issue.
Nikon D200 Weather Sealing
Nikon D200 has got weather proofing making it a good selection to use during rough places. This is particularly valuable when you are not sure about the elements you might encounter during outdoor photography.
Nikon D200 Display and Viewfinder
The Nikon D200 has got a 2.5 inch fixed display having a resolution of 230 thousand dots.
Unfortunately the display is not a touch screen. The D200 also has a builtin Top display so you're able to instantly look at camera settings.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe View Finder specifications regarding Nikon D200 are as follows:
- ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
- ViewFinder Coverage 95%
- ViewFinder Magnification 0.63x
Viewfinders are really handy during sunny outdoor situations which might make the camera display washed out and very difficult to view.
Nikon D200 Shutter features
Nikon D200 continuous shooting rate is 5.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds.
Nikon D200 Flash and Hot shoe features
Nikon D200 boasts both inbuilt flash plus external flash support. The max flash sync is 1/250 seconds.
Nikon D200 Autofocusing features
Nikon D200 boasts both Phase Detect Autofocus and Contrast Detect Autofocus. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot faster & exact as compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing.
It also includes Tracking Autofocus for subjects that move. Nikon D200 can use manual focus when required during low light or you want more precise control on focus.
Nikon D200 Battery life
The average Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 features the best (2260) battery life within this kind of cameras.
Listed below is a list of Advanced DSLR cameras with the strongest battery life:
Nikon D200 for varying categories of photography
The following illustration presents a summary of the Nikon D200 for varying categories of photography. To view more, go to the specific paragraph underneath.
Nikon D200 Portrait photography features
The Nikon D200 gets a rating of 52 which is modest, meaning that it is reasonably appropriate to use for portrait images. Photographing portraits favors heavily to sensor size, RAW support in addition to the potential to use off-camera flash.
Nikon D200 Street photography details
With a moderate points total of 55, the Nikon D200 is reasonably acceptable to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera gives a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.
Nikon D200 Sports photography information
A reasonable sports photography points total of 51 indicates the Nikon D200 is reasonably suitable for shooting sports. A camera really should have fantastic focusing plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.
Nikon D200 Travel photography information
Portability is pretty important in getting a travel camera. Over-all, the Nikon D200 gets a modest 51 for a travel camera which makes it somewhat acceptable to buy for your trips.
Nikon D200 Landscape photography highlights
If you are looking to purchase a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most important factor is going to be image quality. The Nikon D200 and it's reasonable grade of 52 as a landscape camera is fairly acceptable within the current marketplace.
Nikon D200 Vlogging advice
A camera for vlogging really should have a articulating screen, mic port and preferably image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Nikon D200 is not good as a vlog camera as it receives a awful score of 9.
Nikon D200 Alternatives
If you are searching for replacements to the D200, here is a selection of the top rated cameras which fall into the family of Advanced DSLR.
The graph here provides you a summary of the D200 versus it's highest ranking rivals suggested earlier.
There are more cameras you might check out as alternate options. To go through a detailed comparison, go to the "compare" link.