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Sony A200 vs Sony A300

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
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Sony A200 vs Sony A300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Sony A200 vs Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A200 was released 6 months later than the A300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A200 scores vs the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A300

 A200 A300 

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony A200

 A300 A200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A300

 A200 A300 
RevealedJuly 2008January 2008Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A200 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A200 against the A300.

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and A300 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and A300.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A300 Portrait photography factors
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A200
Street photography with Sony A300
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
46
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A200
Vlogging with Sony A300
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Sony A200 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony A300
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-07-17 2008-01-30
Physical type 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 surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 gr (1.26 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 64
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.4
DXO Low light rating 521 538
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $0