Sony A200 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony A200 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Launched July 2008
- Updated by Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Announced May 2020
- Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
Sony A200 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Sony A200 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A200 was introduced 13 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A200 matches up vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A200 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony ZV-1
A200 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A200
ZV-1 | A200 | |||
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Announced | May 2020 | July 2008 | More recent by 144 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony ZV-1
A200 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus |
Sony A200 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 offers outer 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Sony A200 and Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A200 versus the ZV-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and ZV-1 is 66 and 88 respectively.
Sony A200 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and ZV-1.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A200 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony A200 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2008-07-17 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 572 gr (1.26 lb) | 294 gr (0.65 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 521 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $100 | $750 |