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Sony A200 vs Sony W620

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony A200 vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A200 vs Sony W620, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The A200 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the W620 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A200 matches up against the W620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony W620

 A200 W620 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony A200

 W620 A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2008More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony W620

 A200 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 has got outside 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 W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A200 and the W620.

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and W620 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and W620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W620 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Sony A200 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony W620
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2008-07-17 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $100 $102