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Sony A200 vs Sony WX220

Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Launched July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony A200 vs Sony WX220, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A200 was unveiled 6 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A200 scores against the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony WX220

 A200 WX220 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony A200

 WX220 A200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2008More recent by 67 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony WX220

 A200 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A200 vs the WX220.

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and WX220 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and WX220.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX220 will produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography features
Sony WX220 Portrait photography features
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX220 Travel photography highlights
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Sony A200 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony WX220
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2008-07-17 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 gr (1.26 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $100 $198