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Nikon D200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

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NikonD200SonyCyber-shot DSC-R1
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2005November 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRBridge
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor dimensions23.6 × 15.8 mm21.5 × 14.4 mm
Effective resolution10.2 MP10.3 MP
Largest image3872 × 25923888 × 2592
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–1600160–3200
Sensor detail10.92 million total pixels; four-channel output; Image Dust Off reference data for software correctionProgressive-scan CMOS, 21.5 × 14.4 mm; maker 10.3 million effective and 10.8 million total photosites. The native 3888 × 2592 image contains approximately 10.08 million pixels. APS-C-sized description follows Cameralabs and digitalkamera.de, with actual maker dimensions retained
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 Fine or Standard and SR2 RAW; RAW records a JPEG companion, with no TIFF option
ISO detailExpanded equivalents up to ISO 3200; Auto ISO–
Image processorNikon image-processing engine inherited from the D2X–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–24–120 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2.8–4.8
Optical zoom–5×
Lens mountNikon F mount–
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst5 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 unsupportedCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 14.3–71.5 mm, equivalent 24–120 mm; f/2.8–4.8 maximum aperture; 12 elements in ten groups, four aspherical elements; seven-blade aperture; 67 mm filter thread; mechanical zoom and electronic manual-focus rings
AutofocusMulti-CAM 1000 phase detection; 11 normal areas or seven wide areas; single, dynamic, group dynamic and closest-subject modes; AF-S and AF-CFive-area automatic selection, centre or flexible spot contrast autofocus; AF illuminator rather than Hologram AF; single, monitor and continuous focus. Normal focus from 0.5 m; macro approximately 0.35 m wide or 0.4 m telephoto from sensor plane, as clarified by maker archive
Shutter1/8000 to 30 seconds and Bulb; flash sync 1/250 second; shutter tested beyond 100000 cyclesAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second, program 1–1/2000, aperture priority 8–1/2000 and shutter priority/manual 30–1/2000; TIME exposure up to 180 seconds
Burst detailHigh-speed approximately 5 fps; low-speed 1–4 fps; maker claims up to 37 JPEG or 22 NEF frames, depending on settingsMaker archive specifies approximately 3 fps for a maximum of three full-resolution JPEG frames; no RAW burst. This brief buffer-limited rate is detail only, rather than maximum sustained continuous capture
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 terminalPop-up flash, Advanced Accessory Shoe and ACC connector; maker range 0.5–8.5 m wide and 0.4–5 m telephoto; ±2 EV flash adjustment and first/rear-curtain slow sync
Exposure controlsP/S/A/M; 1005-pixel RGB 3D Colour Matrix Metering II; ±5 EV compensation; interval timer and multiple exposureAutomatic, program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; Standard, Vivid and Adobe RGB colour; three-level sharpening, saturation and contrast; live histogram, RGB playback histograms, zebra highlight warning and grid
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size2.5″2″
Screen dots230,000134,000
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed TFT with 170° viewing angle; dots count subpixelsTop-mounted free-angle 2.0-inch TFT LCD with 134,000 dots and 100% coverage; 235,000-dot 0.44-inch electronic viewfinder with eye-sensor switching; body does not swivel
Viewfinder detailPentaprism, approximately 95% coverage and 0.94× magnification with 50mm at infinity; 19.5 mm eyepoint; selectable grid–
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs500 photographs
Body weight830 g926 g
Release detailNikon's original US announcement specifies late December 2005 availability; main records the monthSony Japan original 13 September 2005 announcement specifies 18 November 2005 sale; documented Japanese first-sale date. UK support ISO 100 minimum conflicts with original maker and archive ISO 160, corroborated by both reviews
Recording mediaCompactFlash Type I/II and Microdrive; no UDMA capability inferred from the current archived US tableSeparate Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO and CompactFlash Type I/II/Microdrive slots; Duo formats require adapter; FAT16/FAT32; cards selected by switch, without simultaneous recording
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 USB 2.0 Mini-B, video output, ACC connector, DC input and Advanced Accessory Shoe; PictBridge printing
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 batteriesNP-FM50 InfoLithium; approximately 500 shots/250 minutes with Memory Stick or 460 shots/230 minutes with Microdrive, maker CIPA conditions: Fine quality, LCD on, alternate full zoom, flash every other shot, power cycling every ten shots and photograph every 30 seconds
ChargingExternal MH-18a charger; optional EH-6 AC adapterIn-camera charging with supplied AC-L15-series adapter, confirmed by maker archive; UK support accessory line incorrectly lists NP-FR1/AC-LS5, contradicting its own NP-FM50 field and original maker sources
DimensionsApproximately 147 × 113 × 74 mmApproximately 139.4 × 97.7 × 156 mm (width × height × depth), at wide zoom and excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 830 g excluding battery, card, body cap and monitor coverSony Japan original launch and archive specify approximately 926 g camera only; archive loaded figure 1047 g includes NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens hood. UK support lists 929 g camera-only; main follows consistent original maker 926 g figure, with no inferred regional hardware difference
In the box–NP-FM50 battery, AC adapter and power cable, video and USB cables, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens hood and two software CDs
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy chassis and body cover with environmental sealing; not a waterproof rating–
Video
Video detailNo movie recording or live viewNo video recording, confirmed by maker archive; live view does not imply movie recording

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