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Sony A200 vs Sony QX30

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony A200
(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
  • Announced July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A200 vs Sony QX30, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style and both are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A200 was released 7 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A200 matches up versus the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony QX30

 A200 QX30 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Sony A200

 QX30 A200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2008Fresher by 74 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony QX30

 A200 QX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 features outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A200 and the QX30.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and QX30 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and QX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A200 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX30 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography details
Sony QX30 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A200
Street photography with Sony QX30
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography information
Sony QX30 Sports photography information
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX30 Travel photography highlights
46
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography info
Sony QX30 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging advice
Sony QX30 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
35
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Sony A200 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony QX30
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2008-07-17 2014-09-03
Body design Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572g (1.26 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $100 $348