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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D200

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NikonD100NikonD200
Overview
ReleasedJune 2002December 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor dimensions23.7 × 15.6 mm23.6 × 15.8 mm
Effective resolution6.1 MP10.2 MP
Largest image3008 × 20003872 × 2592
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range200–1600100–1600
Sensor detail23.7 × 15.6 mm RGB CCD, 6.1 million effective and 6.31 million total pixels; 12-bit sampling. Optical low-pass filter, with cleaning mirror lock requiring optional EH-5 mains adapter10.92 million total pixels; four-channel output; Image Dust Off reference data for software correction
Image formatsUncompressed or lossless-compressed 12-bit NEF RAW; uncompressed TIFF-RGB; JPEG Fine/Normal/Basic. Three colour modes for sRGB or Adobe RGB, adjustable sharpening, tone and hue; no simultaneous RAW/JPEG mode12-bit NEF RAW, compressed or uncompressed, JPEG and RAW plus JPEG. The original manual and Nikon Korea establish 12-bit recording; the current US archived table also lists 14-bit, which is not used here
ISO detailStandard ISO 200–1600 in one-third stops; Hi-1 and Hi-2 approximately ISO 3200 and 6400; automatic ISO control availableExpanded equivalents up to ISO 3200; Auto ISO
Image processorHigh-speed image processing using a single-chip system LSI; no EXPEED designation in original maker sheetNikon image-processing engine inherited from the D2X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst3 fps5 fps
Lens detailNikon F mount with autofocus coupling and contacts; body autofocus motor. G/D AF Nikkor, other compatible AF lenses and AI-P supported with restrictions; non-CPU lenses only in M with no exposure meter. Current US page also claims AI metering and A mode, conflicting with its own non-CPU entry and original manual; original manual compatibility controls. E-type lenses incompatibleAF coupling supports compatible screw-drive lenses. Supported non-CPU AI lenses permit aperture-priority and manual exposure; entering lens data enables colour matrix metering and aperture display. IX and F3AF lenses unsupported
AutofocusNikon Multi-CAM900 TTL phase detection; five selectable areas, single-area or dynamic AF with closest-subject priority; single/continuous servo and predictive tracking; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; AF-assist illuminatorMulti-CAM 1000 phase detection; 11 normal areas or seven wide areas; single, dynamic, group dynamic and closest-subject modes; AF-S and AF-C
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter, 1/4000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb; flash synchronisation up to 1/180 second. Optional mirror anti-shock delay; cleaning mirror lock is distinct1/8000 to 30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; shutter tested beyond 100000 cycles
Burst detailApproximately 3 fps under Nikon's manual-focus, manual-exposure, 1/250-second-or-faster test. Manual buffer up to six frames or four RAW images; with noise reduction enabled, three frames or two RAW images; single-frame and self-timer modesHigh-speed approximately 5 fps; low-speed 1–4 fps; maker claims up to 37 JPEG or 22 NEF frames, depending on settings
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in manually raised D-TTL Speedlight; manual guide number 18 m at ISO 200 or 12.7 m at ISO 100 in original manual; D-TTL guide number 17 m at ISO 200. Compatible external Speedlights, rear-curtain/slow/red-eye modes; no i-TTL; sync socket requires optional AS-15 shoe adapterPop-up i-TTL flash; guide number approximately 12 at ISO 100 in metres, 13 at full manual output; commander for two remote groups; hot shoe and PC sync terminal
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M, 3D matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure/flash and white-balance bracketing. Original maker sheet specifies ten-segment SPD matrix meter; current US page says 1005-pixel CCD, a source conflictP/S/A/M; 1005-pixel RGB 3D Colour Matrix Metering II; ±5 EV compensation; interval timer and multiple exposure
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size1.8″2.5″
Screen dots118,000230,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 1.8-inch TFT for menus and image playback; current US specification and original sheet give 118000 dots, original manual approximately 120000. BM-2 protective cover and illuminated top status panelFixed TFT with 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailFixed pentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.8× magnification with 50mm lens at infinity; selectable grid and depth-of-field preview. Current US and original sheet give 20 mm eyepoint; original manual 24 mm, retained as a source conflictPentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; selectable grid
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–No
Battery life (maker's claim)370 photographs340 photographs
Body weight700.2 g830 g
Release detailNikon's 2002 annual report retrospectively records launch in June 2002; no actual retail day claimedNikon's original US announcement specifies late December 2005 availability; main records the month
Recording mediaSingle CompactFlash Type I/II slot, Microdrive compatible; original approved capacities and models in manual, no inferred UDMA speed supportCompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive; no UDMA capability inferred from the current archived US table
PortsUSB 1.1, switchable NTSC/PAL playback video output and EH-5 DC input. Optional MB-D100 adds ten-pin remote terminal; current US ten-pin listing does not distinguish this accessoryUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, analogue NTSC/PAL output, ten-pin accessory terminal, PC flash sync and optional AC adapter input; optional MC-35 connects compatible external GPS receivers
Wireless connectionsNo built-in wireless connectivity; optional Nikon Capture software provides USB remote camera controlOptional WT-3 transmitter provides 802.11b/g image transfer; networking is not built into the body
Battery life detailEN-EL3 lithium-ion battery; main 370 shots is the manual's single-frame Nikon test, not CIPA, at 20°C with AF-S 24–85mm, Large/Normal JPEG, flash every other shot and shutdown after ten shots. Separate continuous Medium/Basic JPEG test approximately 1600 shots. Optional MB-D100 takes one or two EN-EL3 batteries or six AA cellsEN-EL3e; approximately 340 photographs in the manual's single-frame test with flash on alternate exposures, not labelled CIPA. A separate continuous test claims approximately 1800; optional MB-D200 holds one or two EN-EL3e packs or six AA batteries
ChargingExternal MH-18 charger; optional MH-19 or EH-5 mains adapterExternal MH-18a charger; optional EH-6 AC adapter
DimensionsOriginal manual and sheet approximately 144 × 116 × 80.5 mm; current US metric width 114.78 mm conflicts with its 5.7-inch width and original maker dimensionsApproximately 147 × 113 × 74 mm
Weight detailCurrent US approximately 700.2 g; original manual approximately 700 g without battery or memory cardApproximately 830 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor cover
Materials–Magnesium-alloy chassis and body cover with environmental sealing; not a waterproof rating
ColoursBlack–
Video
Video detailNo movie recording or live-view shooting; NTSC/PAL output is for playbackNo movie recording or live view
AudioVoice-memo recording and playback require optional MB-D100 grip; no built-in movie audio–

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