Sony A100 vs Sony A200
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49 Features
38 Overall
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Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D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
(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
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A200
A100 | A200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A100
A200 | A100 | |||
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Announced | July 2008 | July 2006 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony A200
A100 | A200 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Sony A100 vs Sony A200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and A200 is 64 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Sony A100 vs Sony A200 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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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 |