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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Nikon D200
D200 vs D300 |
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| Successor: |
Nikon D300
D200 vs D300 |
Nikon D300S
D300 vs D300S |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | D200 | D300 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1699.95 | $1799.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,449.47 | |
| Date Available: | 2005-12-31 | 2007-11-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 29.3 oz (830 g) | 29.1 oz (825 g) |
| Size: |
5.8 x
4.4 x
2.9 in. (147 x 113 x 74 mm) |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.10 microns | 5.50 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 67 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 22.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 583 | 679 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit compression | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Nikon F mount | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | ||
| Digital Zoom Values: | ||
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.94x | 0.94x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 25.0x | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 (3200) | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, 6 presets, manual | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
| Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | (ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft) | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit compression | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14-bit |
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | ||
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional MC30/36, WT-3 | Optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | DC In, GPS NMEA 0183 (Ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin D-sub cable (optional) and GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 (optional) | HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Expansion Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.39 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.39 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 22 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | 37 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | 0.23 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.27 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.057 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | 0.28 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.057 seconds | 0.057 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.0 seconds | 3.2 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 340 shots | 1000 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL3e | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
