Nikon D200 vs Canon EOS 4000D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 4000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D200 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 4000D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D200 were released 2005 and Canon EOS 4000D was released 2018. That is a 13 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D200 2005
Canon EOS 4000D 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D200 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 4000D has a "Canon APS-C"-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 **
Nikon D200 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 4000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D200 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 4000D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D200 10 MP
10036224 pixels
3872 x 2592
Canon EOS 4000D 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Canon EOS 4000D has a 79 % 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 4000D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D200. Canon EOS 4000D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D200 has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D200 100-1600
Canon EOS 4000D 100-6400

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 Nikon D200
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 4000D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 4000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D200 5
Canon EOS 4000D 3

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 4000D. Sadly, the Nikon D200 does not support this.

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 111% heavier than Canon EOS 4000D and its 436 gr (or 0.96 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D200 920 gr
2.03 lb
Canon EOS 4000D 436 gr
0.96 lb

Nikon D200 vs Canon EOS 4000D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 4000D, 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
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Name Nikon D200 Canon EOS 4000D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Release Year 2005 2018
Release Date 2005-11-01 2018-02-26
MSRP 1599 USD 379 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 10 MP 18 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DIGIC 4+
Image
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 6400
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
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 11 9
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 2,7”
Screen dots 230000 230000
Touch screen No No
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Frames per second 5 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 9 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n
Remote Control Yes (Optional) Yes (wired or wireless)
GPS Yes
Optional
No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D200
Canon EOS 4000D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 400 shots 500 shots
Width 147 mm 129 mm
Height 113 mm 102 mm
Depth 74 mm 77 mm
Weight 920 gram 436 gram