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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 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
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony NEX-5

 A200 NEX-5 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A200

 NEX-5 A200 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2008More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony NEX-5

 A200 NEX-5 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

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

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
52
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography details
46
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A200
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony NEX-5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-07-17 2010-06-07
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 grams (1.26 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 69
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.2
DXO Low light rating 521 796
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $100 $599