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Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Later Model is Sony A230
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Here, we are comparing the Sony A200 versus Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The A200 was introduced 12 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A200 matches up versus the RX100 VII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony RX100 VII

 A200 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony A200

 RX100 VII A200 
IntroducedJuly 2019July 2008More modern by 134 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony RX100 VII

 A200 RX100 VII 
Manually focus More precise focus

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 provides outside measurements 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 RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A200 compared to the RX100 VII.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and RX100 VII is 66 and 88 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A200 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will provide extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography features
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography highlights
46
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery life (260 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
9
no video
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sony A200 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony RX100 VII
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-07-17 2019-07-25
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.59x
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 rate 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 port
Headphone port
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 572g (1.26 lb) 302g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 521 418
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $1,298