Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200
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![Olympus PEN E-PL2 front Olympus PEN E-PL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2/Olympus-E-PL2-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200/Sony-A200-front.jpg)
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38 Overall
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Introduced July 2008
- Renewed by Sony A230
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
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The E-PL2 was brought out 2 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL2 scores versus the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony A200
E-PL2 | A200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2008 | More recent by 32 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus E-PL2
A200 | E-PL2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A200
E-PL2 | A200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 and the A200.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and A200 is 85 and 66 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL2 and A200.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-PL2 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2008-07-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 pounds) | 572g (1.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 521 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $0 | $100 |