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Sony A200 vs Sony S930

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony A200 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony A200 versus Sony S930, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very well matched but the A200 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was released 5 months before the S930 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A200 scores vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony S930

 A200 S930 
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony A200

 S930 A200 

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony S930

 A200 S930 
ReleasedJuly 2008January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 enjoys outer 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) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony A200 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A200 versus the S930.

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and S930 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and S930.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The A200 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography factors
Sony S930 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
46
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
no Timelapse function
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Sony A200 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony S930
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-07-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572g (1.26 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $219