Sony A200 vs Sony HX5
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Sony A200 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2008
- Replacement is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony HX5
| A200 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A200
| HX5 | A200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | July 2008 | More modern by 23 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony HX5
| A200 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Sony A200 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony A200 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony A200 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2008-07-17 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Number of lenses | 143 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 572 gr (1.26 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 521 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $100 | $275 |