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Sony A100 vs Sony A200

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A550
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A100 vs Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A100 was introduced 23 months before the A200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A100 scores against the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A200

 A100 A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A100

 A200 A100 
AnnouncedJuly 2008July 2006More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony A200

 A100 A200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A100 features external dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A100 and the A200.

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and A200 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and A200.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
46
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony A200
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-07-31 2008-07-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638 grams (1.41 lbs) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.3
DXO Low light score 476 521
Other
Battery model NP-FM55H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $100