Sony A200 vs Sony G3

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony A200 versus Sony G3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close but the A200 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The A200 was announced 5 months earlier than the G3 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the A200 grades versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 features physical 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) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A200 against the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and G3 is 66 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and G3.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The A200 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult.