Nikon D200 vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD200PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Predecessor ModelNikon D100
      Successor ModelNikon D300
      MSRP$159.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.92 Megapixel20.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4+
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25925152 x 3864
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 1005-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning, color temperature setting, preset white balance, white balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoInstant single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual (M), Predictive focus tracking (automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF), Focus Lock
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 43 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 240 mm
      Optical Zoom10x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
      Shutter Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps0.8 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 2.2 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionAccessory Shoe (Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided)
      Sync Terminal (ISO 519 standard Terminal)
      Exposure Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure LockProgram
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 - 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 EV
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO583
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval RecordingPossible with optional timer remote
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Dimensions147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94")
      Weight (inc. batteries)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"4.4 x 3.2 x 2.75"
      Package Weight4.75 lb0.675 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNB-11LH
      Battery Life190 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D200 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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