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February 2008
(81%)
60 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Good body size, solid feel
Easy to learn and use
Great grip
No-nonsense design
10.2-megapixel sensor
Function button makes access to commonly used functions easy
Good menu design for quickly moving among selections
Dynamic Range Optimization works well, p...
Kit lens is slightly soft in the corners
Advanced DRO slows camera down when shooting rapidly
Pop-up flash doesnt go very high
Infrared sensor activates AF system when you dont want it to, like when youre just holding the camera
Proprietary flash hotshoe...
Sonys SLR juggernaut got rolling early in 2008 with the Alpha A200, a simple, inexpensive, 10.2-megapixel digital SLR camera that takes some pretty impressive pictures. There isnt a whole lot to talk about in terms of new or revolutionary features, but th...
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Published: 2008-03-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: The a (alpha) 200 or DSLR-A200 features upgrades influenced by the recently-introduced, enthusiast-class DSLR-A700 camera and replaces the former Sony DSLR-A100 model, which was Sony’s first model in the dSLR category. The DSLR-A200 is designed to b...
Solid, accurate photos, 3 fps speed, Nice 2.7-inch LCD
Digital noise at 800 and above, Avoid the 75-300mm bundled zoom
I generally liked the DSLR-A200. This entry-level D-SLR has a lot of things going for it: quick focusing, fast shutter speed, lots of tweaks for those who want them plus it captures good 10MP stills with accurate colors and nice contrast. If it were my...
Abstract: Watching the strategies of the top players in the digital SLR market is like watching a game of chess with three sides, and the recent spate of product launches has shown some very interesting moves. Canon, the global market leader, has a comprehensive ra...
Abstract: of the Alpha 100, Sony entered the DSLR market. This model has now been replaced by the new Sony Alpha 200. The new Alpha camera is Sonys entry-level model and offers a stack of setting possibilities for a very attractive price. When we look back at ...
Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens, InfoLithium battery gives accurate feedback, 18-70mm kit lens longer than most rivals, Quicker AF than predecessor.
Relatively noisy at 800 ISO and above, No Live View (but its on the A300 version), Anti-dust system not effective in our tests, Flash doesnt popup as high as rivals.
Sony’s Alpha A200 may only sport minor improvements over its predecessor, but holds an important position in the new Alpha range. As discussed above, it represents the entry-level base model upon which subsequent models build. So while it may not ha...
Auto white balance is good and auto exposure is consistently accurate. Control layout is good. On camera flash is above average. Compact Flash memory cards are used as well as Sony’s Memory Stick.
The lenses are disappointing. Focus is slow, noisy and haphazard. Contrast and sharpness are not as good as the competition. The longer lens has a stiff zoom mechanism and manual focus is not practicable on either lens because the control ring has no d...
This camera enters a hotly contested field where Pentax, Nikon, Olympus and Canon are the competitors. Nikon and Olympus provide the best budget optics and set the standard. The excellent Pentax K10D is advertised at $1100 with a modest Sigma lens, a t...
