Sony A200 vs Sony W570
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Sony A200 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2008
- Successor is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Sony A200 vs Sony W570 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony A200 vs Sony W570, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W570 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A200 grades versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A200 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony W570
A200 | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A200
W570 | A200 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | July 2008 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony W570
A200 | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Sony A200 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A200 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A200 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A200 and the W570.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and W570 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A200 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and W570.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W570 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony A200 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2008-07-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $100 | $159 |