Nikon D200 with Nikon D300 Comparison

Nikon D200 and Nikon D300 Main Features

  • February, 2006
  • March, 2008
  • 10 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 200 - 3200 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 147 x 113 x 74 mm, 920g.
  • 147 x 114 x 74 mm, 925g.
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Nikon D200 Scores


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

Nikon D300 Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
61
Value for money score
76
Portability score
66
Overall score
60

Nikon D300 with Nikon D200 Overview


Let's compare D200 with D300. Both cameras produced Nikon. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D200 was released in 2006, and Nikon D300 in 2008. D300 is newer, which is a plus. D200 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of D200 is greater than that of D300. 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.
At the second camera (D300), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon D300, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Nikon D300 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has 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. Nikon D200 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D200 has 6.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D200 D300
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model D200 D300
Announced February, 2006 March, 2008
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 922k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.63 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 0 51
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 6.0 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 Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.8 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor Area 372.9 mm² 372.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 4288 x 2848
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 100
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 Optional 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 1000 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL3e EN-EL3e
Physical
Weight 920 g 925 g
Physical Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74 mm 147 x 114 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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