Nikon D200 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D200 and the Fujifilm X-Pro1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D200 was introduced in February 2006 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced in June 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D200 over Fujifilm X-Pro1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-Pro1 over Nikon D200.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D200 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Nikon D200 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm X-Pro1 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Nikon D200 has 95% coverage with 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 100% coverage with 0.89x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Nikon D200 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-Pro1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon D200 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-Pro1 is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Nikon D200 has Nikon F lens mount and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-Pro1

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-Pro1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-Pro1 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-Pro1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D200 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon D200 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack and Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D200 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D200 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D200, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1. Nikon D200 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D200 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D200 and ±2 EV range on Fujifilm X-Pro1. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D200 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Flash

Nikon D200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Accessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided). Fujifilm X-Pro1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D200 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Nikon D200 body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Fujifilm X-Pro1 body has dimensions of 140 x 82 x 43 mm (5.51 x 3.23 x 1.69"). Nikon D200 weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz).

Nikon D200

Fujifilm X-Pro1

147 mm

113 mm

140 mm

82 mm

113 mm

82 mm

74 mm

43 mm