Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The A200 was introduced 6 years before the NEX-5T which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A200 scores vs the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony NEX-5T
A200 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony A200
NEX-5T | A200 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | July 2008 | Newer by 62 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony NEX-5T
A200 | NEX-5T | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 offers external 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) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Check the Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A200 vs the NEX-5T.

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

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and NEX-5T.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony NEX-5T to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2008-07-17 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Total lenses | 143 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 572 grams (1.26 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 521 | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $100 | $400 |