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Sony A200 vs Sony A700

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 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
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Announced December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • New Model is Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A200 versus Sony A700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A200 was launched 8 months later than the A700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A200 grades vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A700

 A200 A700 
AnnouncedJuly 2008December 2007Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony A200

 A700 A200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A700

 A200 A700 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 offers exterior 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) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A200 against the A700.

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and A700 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and A700.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A700 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography details
Sony A700 Portrait photography details
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A200
Street photography with Sony A700
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography info
Sony A700 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography factors
Sony A700 Travel photography factors
46
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography information
Sony A700 Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Sony A200 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony A700
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-17 2007-12-19
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 572 gr (1.26 lb) 768 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.9
DXO Low light score 521 581
Other
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $100 $1,000