Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D200
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z7 and Nikon D200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon Z7 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 |
| Nikon Z7 | 2018 |
| Nikon D200 | 2005 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z7 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. Nikon Z7 has a "FX"-sensor while Nikon D200 has a "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 ** |
| Nikon Z7 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| 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
Nikon Z7 has a 46 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 Z7 |
46 MP
45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504 |
| Nikon D200 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Nikon Z7 has a 353 % 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
Nikon Z7 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D200. Nikon Z7 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Nikon D200 has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z7 | 64-25600 |
| 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 Nikon Z7
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 Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Nikon D200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z7 | 9 |
| 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 Nikon Z7. 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 36% heavier than Nikon Z7 and its 675 gr (or 1,49 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon Z7 | 675 gr 1,49 lb |
| Nikon D200 | 920 gr 2,03 lb |
