Reasons to choose D200
Released in 2005, D200 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 830 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D200
vs Nikon D40x
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
D200373 mm²
D40x- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D200 and D40x have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D200MetricD40x
10.2 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.6 × 15.8
6.05 µmPixel pitch6.05 µm
36.56 µm²Pixel area36.56 µm²
2.74 MP/cm²Pixel density2.74 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
830 gWeight522 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL9 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D200 and D40x have the same sensor area. The D40x has the lighter body. The D200 and D40x have the same effective resolution. The D40x is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D40x
Released in 2007, D40x has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.