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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D100
Nikon D200
Camera summary
The Nikon D200, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 23, 2006. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.4 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D100, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D100
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D300, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D300
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Nikon D100
Camera summary
The Nikon D100, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on July 26, 2002.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.2 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D200, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D200
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 583.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 64.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
No |
General |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 23, 2006 | July 26, 2002 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $79.95 | $100.91 |
| model | Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D100 | |
| Successor model | Nikon D300 | Nikon D200 |
Lense |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5× |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| GPS | Optional | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 113 x 74mm | 144 x 116 x 81mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 920 grs | 780 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 118 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Max image resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 23.7 x 15.5 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 6 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Headphone port |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D200 | Nikon D100 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |