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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D5600

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NikonD200NikonD5600
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2005November 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.6 × 15.8 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution10.2 MP24.2 MP
Largest image3872 × 25926000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–1600100–25600
Sensor detail10.92 million total pixels; four-channel output; Image Dust Off reference data for software correctionNikon DX CMOS without an optical low-pass filter; 24.2 million effective pixels globally, 24.16 million in Japanese specifications, and 24.78 million total; approximately 1.5× lens focal-length equivalent; sensor cleaning and Image Dust Off reference data
Image formats12-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 hereCompressed 12-bit or 14-bit NEF RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; maximum 6000 × 4000 pixels; customisable Picture Controls and in-camera RAW processing
ISO detailExpanded equivalents up to ISO 3200; Auto ISOISO 100–25600 in one-third stops; the full range is standard sensitivity rather than an expanded setting; Auto ISO
Image processorNikon image-processing engine inherited from the D2XEXPEED 4
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps5 fps
Lens detailAF 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 unsupportedNo body autofocus motor for screw-drive lenses. Japanese specifications list autofocus with AF-S, AF-P and AF-I lenses; the US page lists AF-P and type E/G AF-S lenses. Non-CPU lenses require manual exposure without metering; IX and F3AF lenses unsupported
AutofocusMulti-CAM 1000 phase detection; 11 normal areas or seven wide areas; single, dynamic, group dynamic and closest-subject modes; AF-S and AF-CMulti-CAM 4800DX; 39 phase-detection points including nine cross-type; -1 to +19 EV at ISO 100, 20°C; selectable 39-point or 11-point layouts, dynamic 9/21/39-point areas and 3D tracking. Contrast-detection autofocus in live view
Shutter1/8000 to 30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; shutter tested beyond 100000 cycles1/4000 to 30 seconds in one-third or half stops, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/200 second
Burst detailHigh-speed approximately 5 fps; low-speed 1–4 fps; maker claims up to 37 JPEG or 22 NEF frames, depending on settingsUp to approximately 5 fps for JPEG or 12-bit RAW, 4 fps for 14-bit RAW and 3 fps in continuous low; specified with AF-C, S/M exposure, 1/250 second or faster and default settings; quiet release and interval-timer shooting
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the lens; no sensor-shift stabilisation
FlashPop-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 terminalBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number approximately 12 m at ISO 100, 20°C, including manual full output; accessory shoe
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M; 1005-pixel RGB 3D Colour Matrix Metering II; ±5 EV compensation; interval timer and multiple exposureP/S/A/M, Auto, scene and special-effects modes; 2016-pixel RGB matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±5 EV compensation; exposure, white-balance and Active D-Lighting bracketing
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.5″3.2″
Screen dots230,0001,037,000
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed TFT with 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixelsSide-hinged 3.2-inch 3:2 vari-angle touchscreen, approximately 1037000 dots globally, rounded to 1040000 in Japan; 170° viewing angle and 100% coverage; Touch AF, touch shutter and assignable Touch Fn including Auto ISO control; playback frame-advance bar and cropping during playback zoom; eye sensor switches display off; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; selectable gridPentamirror; approximately 95% coverage, 0.82× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity and 17 mm eyepoint
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs970 photographs
Body weight830 g415 g
Release detailNikon's original US announcement specifies late December 2005 availability; main records the monthNikon Japan records first sale on 25 November 2016; global announcement on 10 November 2016
Recording mediaCompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive; no UDMA capability inferred from the current archived US tableOne SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot with UHS-I support; MMC unsupported
PortsUSB 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 receiversHi-Speed Micro-USB, HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm external stereo microphone input and accessory terminal for optional WR-1/WR-R10 wireless remote, MC-DC2 remote or GP-1/GP-1A GPS
Wireless connectionsOptional WT-3 transmitter provides 802.11b/g image transfer; networking is not built into the bodyBluetooth 4.1 with low-energy SnapBridge pairing; automatic transfer of 2-megapixel JPEGs, including while the camera is off. Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g supports selected still-image and movie transfer and remote still capture after Bluetooth pairing; RAW/TIFF transfer unsupported in Nikon's launch description. Smartphone time/location synchronisation; NFC Type3Tag. Photography Blog's D3400-derived Wi-Fi limitation passage does not describe this model
Battery life detailEN-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 batteriesEN-EL14a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; approximately 970 CIPA photographs per charge. Photography Blog's 600-shot passage differs from Nikon's specifications
ChargingExternal MH-18a charger; optional EH-6 AC adapterExternal MH-24 charger; optional EH-5b adapter with EP-5A power connector
DimensionsApproximately 147 × 113 × 74 mmApproximately 124 × 97 × 70 mm
Weight detailApproximately 830 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor coverApproximately 415 g body only or 465 g including battery and SD card, excluding body cap
Colours–Black
In the box–EN-EL14a battery, MH-24 charger, AN-DC3 BK strap, BF-1B body cap and DK-25 eyecup
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy chassis and body cover with environmental sealing; not a waterproof rating–
Video
Highest video resolution–1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailNo movie recording or live viewH.264 MOV at Full HD 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p or 720p 60p/50p; actual rates 59.94/29.97/23.976 for nominal 60p/30p/24p. Up to 29 minutes 59 seconds, reduced to 20 or 10 minutes depending on resolution, frame rate and quality, or three minutes in Miniature Effect. In-camera time-lapse movies. Photography Blog's Motion JPEG AVI passage differs from Nikon's technical sheet
Audio–Built-in stereo microphones with adjustable sensitivity; external stereo microphone through 3.5 mm input; linear PCM audio

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