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Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200

Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51
Nikon D5000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D60
  • Successor is Nikon D5100
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D5000 and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5000 was revealed 11 months later than the A200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D5000 grades versus the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Sony A200

 D5000 A200 
IntroducedJune 2009July 2008Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Nikon D5000

 A200 D5000 

Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Sony A200

 D5000 A200 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5000 offers physical measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D5000 versus the A200.

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5000 and A200 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D5000 and A200.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D5000 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger D5000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5000 Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D5000
Sports photography with Sony A200
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (510 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
46
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5000 Landscape photography features
Sony A200 Landscape photography features
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5000 Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
52
selfie friendly display
has face detection autofocus
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
9
can't record video
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Nikon D5000 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Sony A200
 Nikon D5000Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-06-12 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 590g (1.30 lbs) 572g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 11.3
DXO Low light rating 868 521
Other
Battery life 510 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL9a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $630 $100