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Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Released July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Announced March 2016
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX10 IV
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") have different sensor size.

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The A200 was revealed 8 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A200 scores vs the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony RX10 III

 A200 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A200

 RX10 III A200 
AnnouncedMarch 2016July 2008More recent by 93 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony RX10 III

 A200 RX10 III 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 comes with exterior measurements 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A200 compared to the RX10 III.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and RX10 III is 66 and 53 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and RX10 III.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A200 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older A200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
more heavy than others (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography features
Sony RX10 III Sports photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (420 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography details
Sony RX10 III Travel photography details
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
55
great battery life (420 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (1,051 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A200
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 III
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (420 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A200
Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
9
lack of video recording
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,051g)
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-07-17 2016-03-29
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 grams (1.26 pounds) 1051 grams (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 521 472
Other
Battery life - 420 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Price at release $100 $1,398