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Sony A200 vs Sony W370

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony A200 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A200 versus Sony W370, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A200 was revealed 17 months prior to the W370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A200 grades versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony W370

 A200 W370 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony A200

 W370 A200 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2008Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony W370

 A200 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A200 provides external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Sony A200 versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A200 against the W370.

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and W370 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and W370.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A200 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W370 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
46
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Sony A200 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony W370
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-07-17 2010-01-07
Body design 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 572g (1.26 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $100 $230