The 10.2-megapixel Sony Alpha A200 replaces the two-year-old A100 with a number of subtle improvements including a larger LCD screen and increased sensitivity range.
Sony Alpha a200 Review
Verdict
The A200 is further confirmation that Sony deserves its slice of the DSLR market. Admittedly, there’s nothing here that is particularly revolutionary, and the upgraded features don’t make a world of difference, but the focus with this model is on providing a good, entry-level DSLR at a very reasonable price. There isn’t quite enough here for A100 users to justify an upgrade, but existing Minolta users still using film, for example, couldn’t really ask for a better introductory DSLR. Anyone looking to purchase an entry-level DSLR will find themselves tempted by what the A200 has to offer.
Details
AF Points:9 points with centre cross sensor
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Cable Release:Remote Release Terminal
Max Flash Sync:1/160sec
PC Socket:Yes
Built-in Flash:Guide Number (in meters at ISO 100) 12 @ ISO 100
DoF Prview:-
Exposure Comp:+/-2.0 EV, 0.3 EV step
White Balance Bracket:3 frames, Selectable 2 steps
Colour Temp Control:2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Colour Space:Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sunset, B&W, Adobe RGB
Dust Reduction:Double anti dust system (anti-static coating and CCD shift mechanism)
Focusing Modes:M, AF, 9-point AF (8 line, centre cross-hair sensor), Predictive Tracking, Eye
Shutter Type:Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Other:-
Built-in Image Stabilisation:Super SteadyShot
Dimensions:130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight:532g (without card, strap or memory card)
Live Mode:No
Power:Li-ion battery
Connectivity:USB 2.0
Field of View:95% coverage
Memory Card:CF / MS via adaptor
White Balance:Auto, Custom, 6 presets
Viewfinder Type:Fixed eye-level system with roof mirror type
Exposure Modes:PASM, 6 Scene
Compression:RAW, RAW+JPEG, Standard (JPEG), Fine (JPEG)
ISO:100-3200
Metering System:40-zone honeycomb pattern: multi, cw and spot
Drive Mode:Single, continuous, self timer
File Format:JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Shutter Speeds:1/4000-30sec, Bulb
Lens Mount:Sony Alpha
Focal Length Mag:1.5
LCD:2.7in TFT LCD, 230,400 pixels
Output Size:3872 x 2592, 2896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280
Sensor:CCD, 23.6 x 15.8mm APS-C format, 10.8MP total / 10.2MP effective