Nikon D200 vs Nikon Coolpix P510

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD200Coolpix P510
      Predecessor ModelNikon D100 Nikon Coolpix P500
      Successor ModelNikon D300 Nikon Coolpix P520
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.92 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964608 x 2592, 4608 x 3072, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 1920 x 1080, 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      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 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      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
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1000 mm
      Optical Zoom41.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      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 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      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 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 - 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 EV
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      DxO Low Light ISO583
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval RecordingPossible with optional timer remote
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Dimensions147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")120 x 83 x 102 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 4.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"7.4 x 6.3 x 5"
      Package Weight4.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Battery PackEN-EL3eEN-EL5
      Battery Life200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D200 Nikon Coolpix P510
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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