Samsung Digimax S500 vs Nikon D200 cameras ratings
LCD screen size at Nikon D200 is larger, 2.5" comparing to 2.4" at Samsung Digimax S500.
For people who wants higher picture details Nikon D200 is quite better choice with its 10.2Mpix rather than Samsung Digimax S500 with 5.1Mpix.
Optical zoom at Samsung Digimax S500 is 3x and for other model you should buy special lenses (what is characteristic of real professional models).