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Sony A200 vs Sony S950

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony A200 vs Sony S950 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony A200 and Sony S950, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very similar but the A200 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was introduced 7 months prior to the S950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A200 scores against the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony S950

 A200 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony A200

 S950 A200 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2008More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony S950

 A200 S950 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 offers outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 and Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A200 versus the S950.

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and S950 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and S950.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The A200 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony S950
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A200
Street photography with Sony S950
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography features
Sony S950 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A200
Travel photography with Sony S950
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Sony A200 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony S950
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2008-07-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 gr (1.26 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $100 $130