Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D200 and the Olympus E-510, 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 Olympus E-510 was introduced in November 2007. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D200 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Olympus E-510 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D200
      4. Advantage of Olympus E-510
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510.

      PROS

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 64
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Nikon D200

      Nikon D200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D200 over Olympus E-510.

      Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.2 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 vs 3648 x 2736
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.63x vs 0.46x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lower Min Metering 0 EV vs +1 EV
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 583 vs 442
      Higher DxO Color Depth 22.3 vs 21.2
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.5 vs 10.0
      Higher DxO Overall Score 64 vs 52
      Interval Recording Possible with optional timer remote vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D200.

      Nikon D100
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D300
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D610
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro3
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Sony a7C II
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus E-510

      Olympus E-510
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus E-510 over Nikon D200.

      Nikon D200 vs Olympus E-510
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Live View vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Lighter 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) vs 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus E-510.

      Olympus E-520
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-500
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Olympus E-420
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-450
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-330
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      Micro Four Thirds

      7.94 MP

      Olympus E-400
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-600
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Olympus E-300
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      Micro Four Thirds

      8 MP

      Olympus E-620
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Olympus E-410
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Olympus E-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D200 Olympus E-510
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D200 Olympus E-510
        No Video Capture
        Low Resolution Sensor10.2 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
        Low Native ISO1,6001,600
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No HDMI Output
        No Built-in Microphone
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510 have 2.5" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D200 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderOlympus E-510 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. They both have 95% coverage.

      Sensor

      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. Olympus E-510 features a 10.0 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      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
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      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. Olympus E-510 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D200 has Nikon F lens mount and Olympus E-510 has Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Nikon D200 its crop factor 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. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Olympus E-510 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Olympus E-510

      Olympus E-510 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon D200 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D200 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Olympus E-510 has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D200 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Olympus E-510 has Computerized focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D200, and up to 1/4000 sec on Olympus E-510. Nikon D200 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Olympus E-510 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510 range from 0 to +20 EV and +1 to +20 EV respectively and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D200 and ±5 EV range on Olympus E-510. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D200 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Olympus E-510.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Accessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided) to Nikon D200 and via Hot Shoe to Olympus E-510. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D200 and 1/180 sec on Olympus E-510.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D200 body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Olympus E-510 body has dimensions of 136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.35 x 3.62 x 2.68"). Nikon D200 weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Olympus E-510 weighs 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz).

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

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      136 mm

      92 mm

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      74 mm

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      68 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510

      Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      GOOD
      76
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      GOOD
      73
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D200 and Olympus E-510 and give them scores of 60 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 64
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52

      Photo

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D200

      Olympus E-510

      GOOD
      76
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)


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