Posts about the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 (with 18-70mm lens)
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Reviews of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 (with 18-70mm lens)
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CNET Review
The Good: In-body image stabilization; supports wireless flash.
The Bad: Loud; Sony doesn't have a stable of inexpensive lenses for consumers; oddly located, proprietary USB connector.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a solid entry-level dSLR that doesn't really stand out in its very competitive field.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 58033 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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reviewed.com
Review Summary: The A200 looks much like any other SLR. It has a matte black body, with a rubberized large grip (in this case substantial enough for even the largest-pawed user). The quality of the body belies its low price. It has a nice heft in your hands, and feels as
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: The new models look less utilitarian than the chunky old A100. The body is larger than the EOS 1000D and D40, with an overall weight that's noticeably but not terribly higher
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anandtech.com
Review Summary: The Sony A200 mildly updates the A100 and cuts the price in half. Does the A200 deliver standout value in a crowded entry DSLR market?
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSLR-A200K
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Weight 19.2 oz
- Width 5.2 in
- Depth 2.8 in
- Height 3.7 in
Main Features
- Resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Sensor resolution 10.2 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,200,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 10,800,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 3200, ISO 1600, ISO 100
- Shooting Programs Sunset, Landscape, Portrait mode, Macro, Night portrait, Sports mode
- Special effects Sunset, Vivid, Black & White, Landscape, Portrait, Neutral, Night View
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.5
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Sensor Features Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration)
- X-sync Speed 1/160 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
- Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
- White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Daylight
- Still Image Format RAW + JPEG, JPEG, RAW
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second
- Color support Color
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Metering Zones 40
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG, 2896 x 1936, RAW 3872 x 2592, 1920 x 1280
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 18 mm - 70 mm - F/3.5-5.6 DT
- Focal Length 18 mm - 70 mm
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens System Mounting Minolta A-type
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Depth-of-field preview button, Eye-Start AF system, DPOF support, Dynamic Range Optimizer, PictBridge support, AE lock, RGB primary color filter, Digital noise reduction, AF lock, Direct print, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Histogram display, PRINT Image Matching
Camera Flash
- Type Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction, Rear curtain sync
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features Wireless off-camera control, AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 12
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level penta-dach mirror
- Color support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.83x
- Dioptric Correction Range -2.5 to +1
- Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AF-in-focus, Flash charge completion, High-speed sync indicator, Frames-remaining counter, Aperture, AE lock, Exposure compensation, Shutter speed, Shake warning, Anti-shake scale, Flash compensation on/off, Manual focus, Wireless/remote flash
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 230,400 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Remote control, 1 x Composite video output, 1 x DC power input, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal length 18 mm - 70 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 105 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic, Manual
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 15 in
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 3.9 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens construction 9 : 11
- Filter Size 55 mm
- Features Aspherical lens, ED glass
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included 1, Video cable, 1 x USB cable
- Included Accessories Shoulder strap, Body cap, Lens cap, Shoe cap, Dust cap, Lens hood, Eyepiece cover
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating system MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, MS Windows XP SP2
- Peripherals USB port, CD-ROM drive
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
- Type 1 year warranty, - Limited warranty - Parts and labor
- Full contract period 1 year
Software
- Type Sony Image Data Lightbox SR, Sony Picture Motion Browser, Drivers & Utilities, Sony Image Data Converter SR
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