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Sony A200 vs Sony W320

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A200 vs Sony W320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony W320

 A200 W320 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A200

 W320 A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2008More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony W320

 A200 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
46
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A200
Landscape photography with Sony W320
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Sony A200 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony W320
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-07-17 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 gr (1.26 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $100 $269