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Sony A200 vs Sony QX1

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Announced July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Sony A200 vs Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A200 was released 7 years earlier than the QX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A200 grades against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony QX1

 A200 QX1 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A200

 QX1 A200 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2008More recent by 74 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony QX1

 A200 QX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 features external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A200 versus the QX1.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and QX1 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and QX1.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
66
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography info
Sony QX1 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography details
Sony QX1 Travel photography details
46
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (440 per charge)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography features
Sony QX1 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 shots)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging details
Sony QX1 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than others (216 grams)
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Sony A200 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha QX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2008-07-17 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch -
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
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 rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 grams (1.26 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $500