Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony A200

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and A200 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was launched 2 years after the A200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the XZ-1 grades versus the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 offers external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Olympus XZ-1 versus Sony A200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 vs the A200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and A200 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and A200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer XZ-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.