Canon 30D with Nikon D200 Comparison

Canon 30D and Nikon D200 Main Features

  • April, 2006
  • February, 2006
  • 8 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 10 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 144 x 106 x 74 mm, 784g.
  • 147 x 113 x 74 mm, 920g.
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Canon 30D Scores


Imaging score
47
Features score
43
Value for money score
65
Portability score
71
Overall score
49

Nikon D200 Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
43
Value for money score
64
Portability score
66
Overall score
50

Nikon D200 with Canon EOS 30D Overview


Let's compare Canon EOS 30D with Nikon D200. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Both of these models were released in 2006. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of EOS 30D is greater than that of D200. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS 30D has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon EOS 30D has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EOS 30D D200
Brand Canon Nikon
Model EOS 30D D200
Announced April, 2006 February, 2006
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.6 1.5
Number of Lenses 321 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.56 0.63
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 22.5 x 15 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor Area 337.5 mm² 372.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 8 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 3504 x 2336 3872 x 2592
Max Native ISO 1600 1600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 3200 3200
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None None
Video Formats
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model EN-EL3e
Physical
Weight 784 g 920 g
Physical Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74 mm 147 x 113 x 74 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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