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Sony A200 vs Sony RX10

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 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
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony A200 versus Sony RX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") use different sensor size.

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The A200 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A200 scores against the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony RX10

 A200 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony A200

 RX10 A200 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2008Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1290k230kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony RX10

 A200 RX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A200 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A200 vs the RX10.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and RX10 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and RX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A200 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 Portrait photography features
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
72
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
environment proof
good battery power (420 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography information
Sony RX10 Travel photography information
46
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
good battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
63
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (420 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging details
Sony RX10 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony RX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-07-17 2014-03-20
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 grams (1.26 lb) 813 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 69
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 521 474
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $698