Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
(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
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G9 and Sony A200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G9 was launched 9 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 scores vs the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A200
G9 | A200 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | July 2008 | More recent by 114 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Panasonic G9
A200 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A200
G9 | A200 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G9 and Sony A200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 against the A200.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and A200 is 62 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and A200.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-11-08 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658 grams (1.45 pounds) | 572 grams (1.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 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 | 400 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | Compact Flash |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $1,500 | $100 |