Sony A200 vs Sony S2000

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A200 and Sony S2000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the A200 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was introduced 17 months prior to the S2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A200 matches up against the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Sony A200 and Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A200 versus the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and S2000 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The A200 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more aged A200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.