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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Launched July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A200 was announced 5 years prior to the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A200 grades against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony NEX-F3

 A200 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Sony A200

 NEX-F3 A200 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2008More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony NEX-F3

 A200 NEX-F3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A200 versus the NEX-F3.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and NEX-F3 is 66 and 86 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-F3 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography information
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
53
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A200
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
46
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
great battery life (470 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Sony A200 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony NEX-F3
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2008-07-17 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 521 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $100 $470