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Sony A200 vs Sony A380

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • New Model is Sony A390
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Sony A200 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A200 vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A200 was launched 13 months prior to the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A200 scores vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A380

 A200 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A200

 A380 A200 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2008More recent by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A380

 A200 A380 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A200 provides external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Sony A200 vs Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A200 and the A380.

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and A380 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and A380.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A380 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography features
Sony A380 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A200
Sports photography with Sony A380
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
46
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
Sony A380 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Sony A200 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony A380
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-07-17 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 gr (1.26 pounds) 519 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.8
DXO Low light rating 521 614
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $100 $899