Sony A200 vs Sony QX30

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.