Sony A200 vs Sony W830

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Sony A200 and Sony W830, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The A200 was announced 6 years before the W830 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A200 grades versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A200 provides physical measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A200 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A200 versus the W830.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and W830 is 66 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and W830.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A200 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W830 will deliver greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.