Sony A200 vs Sony HX5

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A200 and Sony HX5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly close but the A200 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A200 was introduced 23 months earlier than the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A200 matches up against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A200 enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A200 and the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and HX5 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and HX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The A200 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged A200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.