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Sony A7R III vs Sony A200

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
Sony A200
(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
  • Released July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Sony A7R III versus Sony A200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A200 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and A200 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A7R III was launched 9 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A7R III grades versus the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A200

 A7R III A200 
ReleasedOctober 2017July 2008More recent by 113 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A7R III

 A200 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A200

 A7R III A200 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R III provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Sony A7R III versus Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A7R III compared to the A200.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and A200 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R III and A200.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will render extra detail utilizing its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A7R III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony A200
86
manual focus
MP count high (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count high (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
46
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
87
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
two card slots
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony A200
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-10-25 2008-07-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,440 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 grams (1.45 lbs) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 63
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 11.3
DXO Low light score 3523 521
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Compact Flash
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,800 $100