Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) and Nikon D200

Comparison of Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) and Nikon D200 [S]ave

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Nikon D200 ×
Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) ×
General
ModelNikon D200Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD200XSi
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 450d
  • eos kiss x2
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20052008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147129
Width (mm)7462
Height (mm)11398
Weight (g)830539
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon XTi
SuccessorNikon D300Canon T1i
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.212.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.88328.56
Sensor width (mm)23.622.2
Sensor height (mm)15.814.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.15.2
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6461
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.321.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.510.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)583692
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 2256 x 1504(3.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3088 x 2056(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit compression
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)53.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNikon F mountCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-29.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.87
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2510
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 (3200)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 6 presets
  • auto
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modes-Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes-
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range description(ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft)Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit compression
  • nef (raw)
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional mc30/36
  • wt-3
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • gps nmea 0183 (ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin d-sub cable (optional) and gps adapter cord mc-35 (optional)
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.42
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)221
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)53.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3153
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.16
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.09
Startup time (s)0.20.4
Play -> record time (s)-0.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)340500
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3eProprietary LP-E5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject cd-rom
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Successor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion



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