Sony A200 vs Sony HX1

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A200 vs Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty close but the A200 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A200 was announced 9 months earlier than the HX1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the A200 scores versus the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A200 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A200 vs the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and HX1 is 66 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and HX1.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony A200 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.