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Sony A200 vs Sony QX10

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sony A200
(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
  • Updated by Sony A230
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A200 versus Sony QX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A200 was revealed 6 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A200 matches up versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony QX10

 A200 QX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A200

 QX10 A200 
RevealedSeptember 2013July 2008Fresher by 62 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony QX10

 A200 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 has got outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 versus Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A200 vs the QX10.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and QX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A200 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony QX10 will give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A200
Street photography with Sony QX10
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A200
Sports photography with Sony QX10
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A200
Travel photography with Sony QX10
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (105g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony A200 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2008-07-17 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1440x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 grams (1.26 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $100 $250