Canon SL2 vs Sony A200

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SL2 and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL2 was launched 9 years after the A200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL2 matches up against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SL2 compared to the A200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and A200 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and A200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SL2 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SL2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.