Sony A200 vs Sony WX1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A200 versus Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very close but the A200 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A200 was unveiled 12 months prior to the WX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A200 matches up vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 versus Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A200 and the WX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and WX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and WX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The A200 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older A200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.