Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon D200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Nikon D200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D200 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR were released 2015 and Nikon D200 was released 2005. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 2015
Nikon D200 2005

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T1 IR is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D200 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a "Fujifilm 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 **
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
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:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a 16 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
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Nikon D200 10 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592

Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a 59 % 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

Fujifilm X-T1 IR has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D200. Fujifilm X-T1 IR has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Nikon D200 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 200-6400
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 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
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. Fujifilm X-T1 IR can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 8
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 Fujifilm X-T1 IR. 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 109% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 IR and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T1 IR 440 gr
0.97 lb
Nikon D200 920 gr
2.03 lb

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Nikon D200 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 IR 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
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Name Fujifilm X-T1 IR Nikon D200
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Release Year 2015 2005
Release Date 2015-08-03 2005-11-01
MSRP 1699 USD 1599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 3872 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 10 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 1600
White Balance Presets 8 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points N/A 11
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (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
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
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Frames per second 8 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 8 meters 12 meters
External Flash No Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Video recording Yes No
Video format 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
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer
No
Remote Control Optional through RR-90 (remote release, not included)
Yes (Optional)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Nikon D200
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 400 shots
Width 129 mm 147 mm
Height 90 mm 113 mm
Depth 47 mm 74 mm
Weight 440 gram 920 gram