Nikon D3000 vs Nikon D200

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3000 and Nikon D200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D3000

Nikon D200

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D3000 were released 2009 and Nikon D200 was released 2005. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D3000	2009
Nikon D200	2005

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D3000	75 mm Nikon DX 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:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon D3000 has a 10,2 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
Nikon D3000	10,2 MP 10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592
Nikon D200	10 MP 10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592

ISO range

Nikon D3000 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D200. Nikon D3000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Nikon D200 has 100 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D3000	100-3200
Nikon D200	100-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Nikon D200 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3000 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3000 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3000
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. Nikon D3000 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D3000	3
Nikon D200	5

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Nikon D3000 or Nikon D200 can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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 72% heavier than Nikon D3000 and its 536 gr (or 1.18 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon D3000	536 gr 1.18 lb
Nikon D200	920 gr 2.03 lb