Nikon D200 vs Sony ZV-E1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      BrandNikonSony
      ModelD200ZV-E1
      Predecessor ModelNikon D100
      Successor ModelNikon D300
      MSRP$2200 (body only), $2500 with 28-80mm F4-5.6
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels10.92 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,60080 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,20040 - 409,600
      Photo Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      ProcessorBIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924240 x 2832
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth10-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      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)
      Focus Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      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 LockAutomatic, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range+6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points759
      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 Sony ZV-E1
      Lens MountNikon FSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      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 Sony ZV-E1
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      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)
      Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV+3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 - 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2, or 3 EV ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      DxO Low Light ISO583
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Internal Recording ModesNoXAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [45 to 150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [30 to 100 Mbps]
      XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 to 100 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:2 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [140 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [100 Mbps]
      XAVC S 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/119.88 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50/59.94 fps [25 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25/29.97 fps [16 to 50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S-I 10-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 59.94 fps [600 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 50 fps [500 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 29.97 fps [300 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 25 fps [250 Mbps]
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps [50 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 59.94 fps [222 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 50 fps [185 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [111 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 25 fps [93 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98 fps [89 Mbps]
      Interval RecordingPossible with optional timer remote
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 1920
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit5 min - UHD 4K
      13 hours - 1920 x 1080
      Terminals Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Control
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMultiple
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Optional wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Dimensions147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")121 x 72 x 54 mm (4.76 x 2.83 x 2.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 8 x 6.4"5.9 x 5.8 x 4.8"
      Package Weight4.75 lb1.535 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Battery PackEN-EL3eNP-FZ100
      Battery Life570 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Nikon D200 Sony ZV-E1
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Included AccessoriesRechargeable Battery NP-FZ100, Shoulder strap, Wind Screen, Wind Screen Adaptor, Body cap, Accessory shoe cap


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