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Nikon D200 vs Nikon D70S

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NikonD200NikonD70S
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2005April 2005
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; Nikon DX-format primary-colour CCD
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 NEF RAW, JPEG and RAW plus Basic JPEG; no in-camera TIFF recording
ISO detailExpanded equivalents up to ISO 3200; Auto ISOISO 200–1600 in one-third-stop increments; 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 unsupportedAF coupling drives compatible screw-drive AF lenses. Supported non-CPU AI lenses work in 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 900 phase detection with five focus areas; single-area, dynamic-area and closest-subject-priority modes; AF assist lamp
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 and Bulb; flash sync up to 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; four RAW frames. Nikon claims up to 144 Large Normal JPEGs using specified fast CompactFlash cards; buffer capacity depends on image settings and card
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 covering an 18mm lens; guide number approximately 11 at ISO 100 in metres, 12 at full manual output; commander support and hot 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 and seven automatic scene programmes; 1005-pixel RGB 3D Colour Matrix Metering; ±5 EV compensation
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalOptical
Screen size2.5″2″
Screen dots230,000130,000
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed TFT with 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixelsFixed 2-inch TFT with approximately 130000 dots; removable monitor cover
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 at infinity; 18 mm eyepoint; selectable grid
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs500 photographs
Body weight830 g600 g
Release detailNikon's original US announcement specifies late December 2005 availability; main records the monthNikon Japan records 27 April 2005 retail availability; Nikon's original US announcement specifies early May. Main uses the earlier documented Japanese date. The announcement explicitly calls D70 its predecessor
Recording mediaCompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive; no UDMA capability inferred from the current archived US tableOne CompactFlash Type I/II slot; Microdrive supported
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; NTSC/PAL analogue video output; dedicated MC-DC1 cable-release port. No HDMI
Wireless connectionsOptional WT-3 transmitter provides 802.11b/g image transfer; networking is not built into the bodyOptional ML-L3 infrared shutter remote; no built-in Wi-Fi
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 batteriesSupplied EN-EL3a. Manual claims approximately 500 shots in Nikon's single-frame test with AF-S DX 18–70mm f/3.5–4.5G IF-ED and full flash on alternate exposures; this is not labelled CIPA. Separate continuous test claims approximately 2500 shots. EN-EL3 or three CR2 cells with optional MS-D70 holder also supported
ChargingExternal MH-18a charger; optional EH-6 AC adapterMH-18a external charger; optional EH-5 AC adapter
DimensionsApproximately 147 × 113 × 74 mmApproximately 140 × 111 × 78 mm
Weight detailApproximately 830 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor coverApproximately 600 g excluding battery, memory 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 viewNo movie recording or live view

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