Olympus 7000 vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 versus Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 7000 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 7000 was launched 6 months later than the A200 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7000 scores vs the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Sony A200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 7000 compared to the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and A200.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 7000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus 7000 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.