Canon 600D vs Sony A200

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 600D versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 600D was launched 2 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 600D matches up against the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 600D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 600D enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 600D compared to the A200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and A200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and A200.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 600D to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger 600D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.