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Sony A200 vs Sony T900

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony A200 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony A200 versus Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A200 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was revealed 7 months earlier than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A200 scores versus the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony T900

 A200 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A200

 T900 A200 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2008Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony T900

 A200 T900 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 has exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A200 versus Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A200 and the T900.

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and T900 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and T900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A200 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony T900 will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
46
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography information
Sony T900 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
9
no video
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony A200 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-07-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 gr (1.26 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 recording
Storage media Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $300