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.

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.

** 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:

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.

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.

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).

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