Sony A200 vs Sony A500

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A200 and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A200 was manufactured 13 months before the A500 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A200 matches up vs the A500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A200 has got exterior 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) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony A200 and Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A200 and the A500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and A500 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and A500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A500 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.