Canon 400D vs Sony A200

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 400D and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 400D was manufactured 21 months prior to the A200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 400D matches up versus the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 400D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 400D Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 400D provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 400D and Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 400D vs the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and A200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and A200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 400D is going to be behind in sensor tech.