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Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • New Model is Sony A230
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A200 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A200 was announced 11 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A200 grades vs the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony RX100 VA

 A200 RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony A200

 RX100 VA A200 
ReleasedJuly 2018July 2008Fresher by 121 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony RX100 VA

 A200 RX100 VA 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A200 offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Sony A200 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A200 and the RX100 VA.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and RX100 VA is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A200 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VA will provide greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
86
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competition (299g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A200
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
9
no video
81
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-07-17 2018-07-13
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 gr (1.26 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $100 $998