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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D70

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NikonD200NikonD70
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2005March 2004
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor dimensions23.6 × 15.8 mm23.7 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution10.2 MP6.1 MP
Largest image3872 × 25923008 × 2000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–1600200–1600
Sensor detail10.92 million total pixels; four-channel output; Image Dust Off reference data for software correction6.24 million total pixels; Image Dust Off reference data for software correction
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 hereJPEG, compressed 12-bit NEF RAW and RAW plus Basic JPEG
ISO detailExpanded equivalents up to ISO 3200; Auto ISO–
Image processorNikon image-processing engine inherited from the D2X–
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon F mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps3 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 unsupportedDX angle of view approximately 1.5× FX focal length; AF coupling supports compatible screw-drive lenses. Non-CPU AI lenses permit manual exposure without metering
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 900 phase detection with five areas; AF-S and AF-C; single-area, dynamic-area and closest-subject modes
Shutter1/8000 to 30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; shutter tested beyond 100000 cyclesCombined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter; 1/8000 to 30 seconds, Bulb and Time; flash sync 1/500 second
Burst detailHigh-speed approximately 5 fps; low-speed 1–4 fps; maker claims up to 37 JPEG or 22 NEF frames, depending on settingsApproximately 3 fps; DPReview measures four RAW frames before the initial rate slows, with longer JPEG bursts depending on card and quality
Stabilisation detailOptical VR depends on the attached lens; no sensor-shift stabilisationOptical VR depends on the attached 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 terminalPop-up i-TTL flash; guide number approximately 15 at ISO 200 in metres, 17 at full manual output; commander mode for compatible remote Speedlights
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 and scenes; 1005-pixel RGB metering; ±5 EV compensation
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.5″1.8″
Screen dots230,000130,000
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed TFT with 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixelsFixed TFT; maker rounds the resolution to approximately 130000 dots. DPReview quotes 134000
Viewfinder detailPentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; selectable gridPentamirror, approximately 95% coverage and 0.75× magnification with 50mm f/1.4 at infinity; 18 mm eyepoint; selectable grid
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs400 photographs
Body weight830 g595 g
Release detailNikon's original US announcement specifies late December 2005 availability; main records the monthNikon Japan records 19 March 2004; main retains the month without assigning the Japanese day to every region
Recording mediaCompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive; no UDMA capability inferred from the current archived US tableCompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive
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 receiversUSB 2.0 Full-Speed, 12 Mbps rather than Hi-Speed; analogue NTSC/PAL output; optional EH-5 AC adapter input
Wireless connectionsOptional WT-3 transmitter provides 802.11b/g image transfer; networking is not built into the body–
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-EL3; approximately 400 photographs in the manual's single-frame test with flash on alternate exposures, not labelled CIPA. A separate continuous test claims approximately 2000; supplied MS-D70 holder accepts three CR2 batteries
ChargingExternal MH-18a charger; optional EH-6 AC adapterExternal MH-18 charger
DimensionsApproximately 147 × 113 × 74 mmApproximately 140 × 111 × 78 mm
Weight detailApproximately 830 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor coverApproximately 595 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor cover
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy chassis and body cover with environmental sealing; not a waterproof rating–
Video
Video detailNo movie recording or live viewStill-image camera without movie recording or live view

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