Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5

Let's look more in depth at the Sony A200 versus Sony NEX-5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A200 was released 23 months before the NEX-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A200 grades versus the NEX-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 provides exterior measurements 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 NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A200 versus Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A200 versus the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and NEX-5 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and NEX-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony NEX-5 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.