Sony A200 vs Sony W320

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony A200 and Sony W320, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was revealed 17 months prior to the W320 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A200 matches up vs the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A200 features outer dimensions 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 W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A200 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A200 versus the W320.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and W320 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and W320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A200 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W320 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.