D200 vs D2xs

[boogaguy]

I work offshore and am in that environment a good portion of the year so I am definately getting one or the other.
Im not new to photography. I started on an N8008 moved to an n90s an F100.Recently I finally bought a D80 as my first Dslr and I while I am happy with it I dont feel comfortable bringing it offshofre with me.

I do though have a need for the D200 with grip, but I have the means to get D2xs.
What I like is the weight. The extra Mp for cropping and that the most used functions dont have to be accessed through the menu. Its a pain in the a** sometimes.

Who has real world experience with both and what would you suggest?
Pros an cons?

 

[blakeimus]

Why don't you feel comfortable brining the D80 with you?

 

[ANDS!]

Not weather sealed. Depending on where he lives, that can be a real issue. My question would, are the added features of the D2Xs (which is a jump over both the 200 and the D2H - which understandably has a specefic use) worth it versus just getting a weather armor for your D80 since it seems to be working out aces for you.

 

[boogaguy]

You know I never even thought about or looked into weather armor.
I guess that is something to consider.
Thanks for the suggestion.


Within the next couple of years I want to work my way into wedding photography as well.