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Nikon D200 vs Nikon Z fc

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NikonD200NikonZ fc
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2005July 2021
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.6 × 15.8 mm23.5 × 15.7 mm
Effective resolution10.2 MP20.9 MP
Largest image3872 × 25925568 × 3712
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–1600100–51200
Sensor detail10.92 million total pixels; four-channel output; Image Dust Off reference data for software correctionNikon DX-format APS-C CMOS; 21.51 million total pixels. UK rounds effective resolution to 20.9 MP, while Japan publishes 20.88 MP. Image Dust Off reference data requires NX Studio.
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 hereNEF RAW 12/14-bit, JPEG and simultaneous RAW plus JPEG; square and 16:9 still crops supported
ISO detailExpanded equivalents up to ISO 3200; Auto ISOExpandable to equivalent ISO 102400 or 204800; auto ISO supported; movie ISO range 100–25600
Image processorNikon image-processing engine inherited from the D2XEXPEED 6 (Photography Blog)
Lens and shooting
Lens mountNikon F mountNikon Z mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps11 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 unsupportedNIKKOR Z lenses; compatible F-mount lenses require an adapter and retain model-dependent restrictions. Lens VR works with supported VR lenses; no in-body sensor-shift stabilisation.
AutofocusMulti-CAM 1000 phase detection; 11 normal areas or seven wide areas; single, dynamic, group dynamic and closest-subject modes; AF-S and AF-CHybrid phase/contrast detection with 209 single-point DX positions, eye/animal detection and tracking for stills/video; sensitivity −4.5 EV with low-light AF or −3 EV without, at ISO 100, 20°C, AF-S and f/1.8
Shutter1/8000 to 30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; shutter tested beyond 100000 cyclesMechanical focal-plane, electronic front-curtain and electronic shutters; 1/4000 to 30 seconds, Bulb/Time and manual extension to 900 seconds. Dial offers whole stops down to 4 seconds; command dial offers one-third stops. Flash sync 1/200 second; Auto FP supported.
Burst detailHigh-speed approximately 5 fps; low-speed 1–4 fps; maker claims up to 37 JPEG or 22 NEF frames, depending on settingsContinuous H extended approximately 11 fps under Nikon test conditions; Continuous H 5 fps and Continuous L 1–4 fps. TechRadar measured approximately 22 frames in extended mode before slowing, dependent on card and recording settings; UHS-I buffer clearance limits sustained action.
Stabilisation detailOptical 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 terminalNo built-in flash; ISO 518 hot shoe with compatible i-TTL Speedlights
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M; 1005-pixel RGB 3D Colour Matrix Metering II; ±5 EV compensation; interval timer and multiple exposureAuto/P/S/A/M; dedicated ISO, shutter-speed and compensation dials with aperture readout. Compensation ±3 EV on the dial or ±5 EV through the command setting; matrix, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering.
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size2.5″3″
Screen dots230,0001,040,000
Touchscreen–Yes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed TFT with 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixelsSide-hinged vari-angle touch LCD, approximately 100% coverage and 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixels
Viewfinder detailPentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; selectable grid0.39-inch XGA OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage, 1.02× magnification with 50 mm lens and 19.5 mm eyepoint
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs360 photographs
Body weight830 g390 g
Release detailNikon's original US announcement specifies late December 2005 availability; main records the monthNikon Japan records first sale on 23 July 2021; exact first UK day is not established. Black and HERALBONY editions are cosmetic variants of the same body hardware, not separate generations. TechRadar's updated introduction incorrectly says September 2021; maker timing takes precedence.
Recording mediaCompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive; no UDMA capability inferred from the current archived US tableOne SD/SDHC/SDXC slot supporting UHS-I
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-C SuperSpeed USB, HDMI Type D micro connector and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone socket. TechRadar's mini-HDMI wording is not copied.
Wireless connectionsOptional WT-3 transmitter provides 802.11b/g image transfer; networking is not built into the bodyBluetooth 4.2 and SnapBridge; UK lists Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz, while Japan lists a/ac and 5 GHz too, so regional wireless support should be checked
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-EL25; maker CIPA approximately 360 shots with monitor or 310 with viewfinder, approximately 80 minutes movie battery life. Current Japan packages may use EN-EL25a instead; no capacity or life is borrowed from another body.
ChargingExternal MH-18a charger; optional EH-6 AC adapterIn-camera USB-C charging/power with compatible equipment; optional EH-7P adapter and included MH-32 external charger
DimensionsApproximately 147 × 113 × 74 mmApproximately 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5 mm
Weight detailApproximately 830 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor coverApproximately 390 g body only or 445 g with battery/card, excluding body cap
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy chassis and body cover with environmental sealing; not a waterproof ratingMagnesium-alloy frame; maker operating range 0–40°C. Both reviewed bodies lack comprehensive weather sealing.
In the box–UK technical list includes BF-N1 body cap, DK-32 eyepiece, EN-EL25 battery, MH-32 charger and AN-DC23 strap; current Japan names EN-EL25a or EN-EL25 and AN-DC27, so package contents vary by region/revision
Video
Highest video resolution–3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailNo movie recording or live viewUHD 3840 × 2160 up to 29.97p; Full HD up to 119.88p, plus 4×/5× slow-motion playback. MOV/MP4 H.264; normal recordings up to 29 minutes 59 seconds, slow-motion up to 3 minutes. Electronic movie VR, timecode and time-lapse available, with mode-dependent restrictions.
Audio–Built-in stereo microphone or 3.5 mm external microphone with sensitivity/attenuator settings; PCM in MOV or AAC in MP4. No headphone monitoring socket, as explicitly corrected by Nikon's July 2021 notice.

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