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Sony A200 vs Sony WX80

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released July 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A230
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony A200 versus Sony WX80, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A200 was introduced 5 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A200 grades vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony WX80

 A200 WX80 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A200

 WX80 A200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2008Fresher by 54 months

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony WX80

 A200 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A200 versus the WX80.

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and WX80 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and WX80.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A200 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX80 will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
53
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A200
Sports photography with Sony WX80
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (124 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX80 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Sony A200 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-07-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572g (1.26 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $100 $276