Sony A200 vs Sony A77

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony A200 and Sony A77, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and A77 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A200 was revealed 4 years prior to the A77 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A200 scores against the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A200 enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Examine the Sony A200 and Sony A77 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A200 against the A77.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and A77 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and A77.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A77 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.