Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V
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Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Announced July 2008
- New Model is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and HX90V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A200 was released 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A200 matches up against the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony HX90V
A200 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A200
HX90V | A200 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | July 2008 | More modern by 82 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony HX90V
A200 | HX90V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. 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 HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A200 vs the HX90V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and HX90V is 66 and 91 respectively.
Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and HX90V.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A200 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX90V will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A200 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2008-07-17 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 572 gr (1.26 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 360 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $100 | $440 |