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Canon 1000D vs Sony A200

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Updated by Canon 1100D
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 1000D versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 1000D was unveiled very close to the A200 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 1000D matches up versus the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A200

 1000D A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon 1000D

 A200 1000D 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A200

 1000D A200 
RevealedJuly 2008July 2008Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D has got exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1000D versus Sony A200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1000D compared to the A200.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and A200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and A200.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 shots)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1000D
Travel photography with Sony A200
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
46
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1000D
Landscape photography with Sony A200
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging highlights
Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Sony A200
 Canon EOS 1000DSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 1000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Also called EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-22 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502g (1.11 pounds) 572g (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.3
DXO Low light score 719 521
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Launch cost $160 $100