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Canon 350D vs Sony A200

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Previous Model is Canon 300D
  • Replacement is Canon 400D
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Canon 350D vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 350D versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 350D (8MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 350D was brought out 4 years earlier than the A200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 350D grades versus the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Sony A200

 350D A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon 350D

 A200 350D 
LaunchedJuly 2008April 2005More modern by 39 months
Screen dimensions2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Sony A200

 350D A200 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 350D features outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 350D versus the A200.

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and A200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and A200.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A200 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 350D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 350D
Portrait photography with Sony A200
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography factors
Sony A200 Sports photography factors
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
47
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
46
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 350D
Vlogging with Sony A200
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 350D vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Sony A200
 Canon EOS 350DSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 350D Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-04-06 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3456 x 2304 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 63
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.3
DXO Low light score 637 521
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $100