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Canon SL3 vs Sony A200

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Old Model is Canon SL2
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SL3 and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL3 was launched 10 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SL3 matches up vs the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A200

 SL3 A200 
AnnouncedApril 2019July 2008Fresher by 131 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon SL3

 A200 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A200

 SL3 A200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SL3 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SL3 against the A200.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and A200 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and A200.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SL3 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SL3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
70
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (1,070 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
82
great battery power (1,070 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
46
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,070 shots)
no image stabilization
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging details
Sony A200 Vlogging details
75
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A200
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Otherwise known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-04-10 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lb) 572 gr (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $100