Canon EOS 2000D vs Nikon D200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 2000D and Nikon D200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 2000D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D200 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS 2000D were released 2018 and Nikon D200 was released 2005. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 2000D 2018
Nikon D200 2005

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 2000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D200 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 2000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D200 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 2000D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D200 has 10 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 2000D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D200 10 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592

Canon EOS 2000D has a 139 % larger resolution than Nikon D200. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 2000D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D200. Canon EOS 2000D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D200 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 2000D 100-6400
Nikon D200 100-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 2000D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D200

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 2000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 2000D 3
Nikon D200 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 2000D. Unfortunately Nikon D200 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D200 weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 94% heavier than Canon EOS 2000D and its 475 gr (or 1.05 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 2000D 475 gr
1.05 lb
Nikon D200 920 gr
2.03 lb

Canon EOS 2000D vs Nikon D200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 2000D and Nikon D200, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Name Canon EOS 2000D Nikon D200
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Release Year 2018 2005
Release Date 2018-02-26 2005-11-01
MSRP 549 USD 1599 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 10 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
ISO Range 100 - 6400 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 11
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 920000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Frames per second 3 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-In (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (Optional)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 2000D
Nikon D200
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 400 shots
Width 129 mm 147 mm
Height 101 mm 113 mm
Depth 78 mm 74 mm
Weight 475 gram 920 gram