Canon 760D vs Sony A200

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 760D versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 760D was introduced 6 years after the A200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 760D matches up versus the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 760D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 760D has got outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Canon 760D versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 760D vs the A200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 760D and A200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and A200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 760D to give extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent 760D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.