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Sony A7S III vs Sony A200

Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Sony Alpha A7S III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony A7S III and Sony A200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S III (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very similar but the A7S III (Full frame) and A200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A7S III was revealed 12 years after the A200 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A7S III grades against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony A200

 A7S III A200 
IntroducedJuly 2020July 2008More modern by 147 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A7S III

 A200 A7S III 

Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony A200

 A7S III A200 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S III has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7S III and Sony A200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7S III and the A200.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S III and A200 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S III and A200.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S III having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A7S III will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent A7S III is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S III Portrait photography info
Sony A200 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S III Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S III Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (600 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (600 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
MP count low (12MP)
46
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S III Landscape photography features
Sony A200 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
MP count low (12 megapixels)
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
Sony A200 Vlogging factors
77
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
9
no video
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Sony A7S III vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S III and Sony A200
 Sony Alpha A7S IIISony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S III Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-07-21 2008-07-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz XR -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4240 x 2832 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 759 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 9,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.91x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 699g (1.54 lb) 572g (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.3
DXO Low light rating 2993 521
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots Compact Flash
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,499 $100