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Sony A200 vs Sony A850

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 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
  • Announced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced April 2010
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Sony A200 vs Sony A850 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony A200 versus Sony A850, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and A850 (25MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The A200 was launched 21 months before the A850 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A200 grades versus the A850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A850

 A200 A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A200

 A850 A200 
AnnouncedApril 2010July 2008Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A850

 A200 A850 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Sony A200 versus Sony A850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A200 vs the A850.

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and A850 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and A850.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A850 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
72
manual focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography details
Sony A850 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony A850 Travel photography highlights
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
55
environment proofing
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A200
Landscape photography with Sony A850
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count amazing (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging features
Sony A850 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Sony A200 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony A850
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-07-17 2010-04-15
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 grams (1.26 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.2
DXO Low light score 521 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $100 $0