Comparison With Other Nikon Models
Main advantages over the D40, D40x, D50, D60 and D80 cameras include:
- More robust, metal (magnesium alloy) body incorporating environmental seals
- Better matrix metering than D40, D50, or D80 (more sensor areas and less prone to overexposure)
- Higher image resolution than D50 and D40, 10 MP instead of 6 MP (Note that the D40x and D60 are 10.2 MP)
- 11-point autofocus system instead of a 3-point system (D40, D40x and D60)
- Advanced continuous autofocus tracking options
- More straightforward controls; many controls to adjust shooting settings (image quality, ISO, etc.) are directly accessible on the camera without going into the menu system
- Five frames per second continuous shooting
- Larger image buffer
- 4 channel sensor output (faster throughput to support 5frame/s & finer color gradation)
- Dedicated PC (flash) sync plug
- Ability to save RAW images with selectable size and quality JPEGs (the D50 and D70s can only save basic quality JPEGs with RAW images)
- Ability to save uncompressed RAW images
- Ability to meter with pre-AF lenses
- Ability to connect NMEA 0183 compatible GPS
- EN-EL3e battery with precise status reporting
- Optional vertical battery grip
- Optional vertical grip integrated with wireless transmitter
Compared with Nikon's professional cameras, mainly the D2Xs, the D200 lacks an integrated vertical battery grip, longer battery life, and some minor features. The autofocus system has only 1 cross-type sensor instead of 9 like the D2H, D2Hs, D2X and D2Xs, though it has the same number of 11 focus points. This means the D200 has the versatility but lacks the precision of the D2 series, particularly with the sensors other than the center cross-type sensor, and in low light conditions. The D200 offers a lower price and a more compact, lighter body than the D2 series.
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