Sony A200 vs Sony S930

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.