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Unlike an Alfa Romeo, the Sony A200 is one Alpha that won’t leave you cursing from the side of the M25 at rush hour. If you’re in the market for a budget digital SLR, then this is probably the place to start.Strutting into the cheapo-DSLR market with a...
The price. It's amazingly userfriendly too.
Noise creeping in at 800 ISO.
A capable, compact and fully-features SLR that's particularly handy for beginners. Word...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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Sony’s latest D-SLR is the Alpha 200 – a slight upgrade on the Alpha 100, removing certain design niggles but without improving on resolution or image quality. Other changes on the Alpha 100 are that the AF is faster, the ISO range is wider and the LCD...
Video tips from PhotoAnswers.co.uk. Get the best out of your D-SLR or digital compact with our practical advice, tips and reviews, or learn tricks and tips to enhance your images with software including Photoshop. SpecificationWeight/size: 532g/131x99x...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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The Sony Alpha A200 is a 10 megapixel digital SLR Camera from Sony. It features an APS technology that ensures a steady shot at all times. It can take three frames/ second on its continuous shooting mode. It has a 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD sensor as well as a...
Take a pic of the Colosseum in Rome on most cameras under £300 and it'll look more like a high-rise in Croydon. Not so with the A200 - one of the most affordable DSLRs around. The 10-megapixel sensor and Sony's Super SteadyShot anti-shake sys...
Noise begins to creep into pictures at around 800 ISO, although a noise-reduction feature does go someway towards killing this, but at a slight cost to overall image sharpness. The only other blemish is a slightly plastic exterior, but build quality is ac...
Serious photographers will probably give this the swerve, but as far as entry-level digital SLRs go this Alpha dog cocks its leg at its competitors.Sony Alpha A200 is tagged with Sony and digital camera. Select a tag (Sony, for example) to find everyth...
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When Sony entered the DSLR market with its excellent Alpha A100, it was trying to bludgeon the established competition to death on value. The A200 continues that tradition with a combination of features and price that's little short of terrifying. The...
For a DSLR that does everything an amateur is ever likely to want, look no further...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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When we first reviewed Sonys Alpha A200K in Whats New, Shopper 248, we were astounded that it cost less than £300. It undercut its rivals by over £100 without compromising on quality. The competition has been forced to slash its prices in respons...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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The fortunes of Sony DSLRs has been somewhat mixed of late. As one of the first manufacturers to break into the interchangeable lens market without film models to call on for inspiration, the debut batch was solid, if a little underwhelming. Now the...
Well built, Sharp images, Straightforward to use...
Noticeable colour cast, Annoying button layout, No Live View...
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That isn’t to say that the A200 is a basic camera – no sireee – but it has enough automatic and semi-automatic features to satisfy anyone new to digital SLR photography. Sonys Alpha 200: an 18-70mm lens is included Take the A200 out its...
This is an impressive camera that is ideal for anyone starting on the road to digital SLR photography. It’s got a fair spec and performs well, but it’s in the handling department that this camera really shines. It won’t confuse you with...
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The Sony A200 is the least expensive model in the companys digital SLR range, and replaces the A100, Sonys first digital SLR.The A100 was, in fact, a development of Konica Minoltas Dynax 5D, which Sony bought up when Konica Minolta decided to exit t...
Great value for money, Good LCD display, Plenty of features...
Feels cheap, Awkward handling, Poor quality lens...
The Sony A200 is the least expensive model in the companys digital SLR range, and replaces the A100, Sonys first digital SLR.The A100 was, in fact, a development of Konica Minoltas Dynax 5D, which Sony bought up when Konica Minolta decided to exit t...
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Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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The Sony A200 is the least expensive model in the company's digital SLR range, and replaces the A100, Sony's first digital SLR.The A100 was, in fact, a development of Konica Minolta's Dynax 5D, which Sony bought up when Konica Minolta decided to exit t...
The Sony A200 is the least expensive model in the company's digital SLR range, and replaces the A100, Sony's first digital SLR.The A100 was, in fact, a development of Konica Minolta's Dynax 5D, which Sony bought up when Konica Minolta decided to exit t...
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shinyshiny.tv Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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Just the other day, Kat checked out the new D-SLR cameras from Sony, the A200 for beginners, the A350 and the A700. If youre a camera-luster, these are certainly worth checking out.
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:33
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The Alpha 200 is a new entry level reflex from Sony. Offered for a relatively low price, it has classic technical characteristics: a 10 MP sensor, optical stabilization (movement of the sensor), sensitivity up to 3200 ISO, and a pentamirror viewfinder...
Optical stabilization (movement of the sensor), Nice colors, Rapid and precise autofocus, Accurate and practical INFOlithium battery, Simple to use...
Noise control could have been better, A single dial on the front of the grip, Construction a bit light, No ultrasonic lenses in kit...
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When Sony entered the DSLR market with its excellent Alpha A100, it was trying to bludgeon the established competition to death on value. The A200 continues that tradition with a combination of features and price that’s little short of terrifying.The n...
For a DSLR that does everything an amateur is ever likely to want, with a terrifyingly cheap price tag, look no further...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-06 01:41:12
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The camera with two lenses is sold as a kit. It has a 10mp sensor with in-body image stabilisation. There is automatic dust removal and the battery has exceptional capacity. The battery meter shows percentage of charge remaining. As part of its Minolt...
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...
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With companies such as Pentax and Olympus ramping up their efforts in the entry-level SLR space, the market has never been more competitive, so Sony is doing its part to maintain the situation with the release of the Alpha A200. Replacing the first SLR...
Great interface, simple control layout, vibrant colours, strong noise performance...
Pictures are a little soft, some chromatic aberration The Final Word While its pictures are a little softer than those produced by some competing models, there is no denying the A200 is a great overall camera, with particular appeal to novice users who...
While its pictures are a little softer than those produced by some competing models, there is no denying the A200 is a great overall camera, with particular appeal to novice users who may be afraid to take the next step.
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Sonys new DSLR-A200 model replaces the A100 and is targeted at entry-level buyers, for whom it provides all the functions a keen photographer requires. Most of the features that were introduced with the A100 model are provided, including the 10.2-mega...
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Sony’s always trying to be different, take its own course, run against the tide. It’s refreshing. You know, except when it goes frustratingly, unnecessarily wrong. Anyone remember ATRAC?OK, we’ll stop being sensationalist – there&r...
Good range on kit lens. Excellent in-body IS. Dedicated ISO button...
Feels cheap. Poor viewfinder eye-relief. Grainy shots...
Cheap, but not really well rounded enough to offer good value for money...
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While the Sony Alpha DSLR A200 will put more strain on your pocketbook than a compact point-and-shoot, its professional grade feature set more than compensate for the extra two hundred dollars you’ll spend over a compact digital camera. For the slightl...
The 10.2MP (megapixel) resolution makes the images taken on this camera crisp and vivid...
The Sony Alpha A200 takes some time to turn on and shut down.
This entry-level DSLR camera has many advanced features that make it feel more like a professional DSLR camera...
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This camera sure took its sweet time coming to our labs. But now that its here, lets see what youre getting in this attractive, low-cost package, and how well does it compare to the budget cameras today.New users may want to keep open for explanati...
Dedicated ISO button, Bundles with 18-70mm lens, Good color reproduction, ISO 3200 images usable in small sizes, Good battery life...
Uncomfortable button placement, Images lack finer details, Slightly sluggish performance, Problem with the manual focus switch...
The Rs. 27,999 MRP of the A200 is certainly a very tempting deal, but these days you have a pretty good variety of consumer DSLR cameras available in the same range. The camera definitely has some great things going for it, but it certainly does have s...
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Sony’s always trying to be different, take its own course, run against the tide. It’s refreshing. You know, except when it goes frustratingly, unnecessarily wrong. Anyone remember ATRAC?OK, we’ll stop being sensationalist – there&r...
Good range on kit lens. Excellent in-body IS. Dedicated ISO button...
Feels cheap. Poor viewfinder eye-relief. Grainy shots...
Cheap, but not really well rounded enough to offer good value for money...
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With all the press and excitement in the past few weeks over $3000 full-frame Digital SLR cameras, it is easy to forget that many buyers are looking for the absolute best "bang-for-the-buck" in a camera. There is little doubt that you will find that be...
Our Take If Live View is not an important feature to you then you wont find a DSLR camera that offers more value than the Sony A200. The A200 offers the widest ISO range available in its class and it is definitely not a stripped entry model as you fin...
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Sonys start into the world of Digital SLRs was quite a slow paced one. The first Sony branded model, the A100, appeared on the scene in June 2006 and it took over a year for it to be joined by a companion, the A700 prosumer model which was launched i...
Good detail at lowest sensitivities (but some loss of low-contrast detail when shooting jpeg), Class leading battery life (displayed as a percentage), Sophisticated AF system for this class of camera, Large viewfinder, Solid construction (although slightl...
Poor rendition of low-contrast detail in JPEG (shoot RAW to avoid this), AF button (multi-controller) can unintentionally be operated with your nose (if youre left-eyed), Large amounts of chroma noise and little shadow detail in high ISO images, Longer th...
If youre currently in the market for an entry-level DSLR and youve come across the Sony DSLR-A200 one of the first things you have probably noticed is its incredibly tempting price point. If your budget is limited the A200 is by default one of your...
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This is a basic camera that opens up the world of SLR photography to users with more enthuasiasm than cash. The A200 does have some significant limitations: manual controls are difficult to access, and its lab performance wasnt terrific. But those te...
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The is the follow-on model to Sony's first DSLR, the entry-level A100, and according to Sony it's faster, lighter, and easier to use than its predecessor, in addition to providing improved noise control and AF acquisition times. Not having ever had...
Good image and color quality/range of adjustments, Stabilized/dust reduction sensor, Accepts a variety of lenses, Good AF and shutter response...
Plastic used in lens body seems questionable as to durability, Sony Alpha DSLRA200...
The A200 is the second iteration of Sony's entry-level DSLR, and I don't know how good the first one was, but this one isn't bad at all. There are some nice features present for an entry-level camera – notably dust reduction, in-camera stabilization...
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tipa.com Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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Easy to use, easy to carry and offered at a very attractive price with its 18-70mm zoom lens, the Sony Alpha 200 is a dream camera for beginners who want to start enjoying all the benefits of D-SLR photography. Its 10.2 megapixel sensor delivers top q...
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Review Introduction The Sony Alpha A200 is largely based on the Alpha A100, Sonys first DSLR, which was largely based on Konica-Minoltas Maxxum 5D. Each step produced a DSLR increasingly Sony-styled. The A200 gives off an even more Sony-like appeara...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-10-04 08:00:32
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When Sony adopted Konica Minolta’s photography arm in 2006, it pledged to continue what KM had started. To date, this consisted of just two DSLRs – the Dynax 5D and 7D – which gave Sony an ideal platform for future developments. Shortly...
Quick AF, new Fn button, noise control improvements over A100...
Handling quirks, no major upgrades, antidust could be more effective...
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...
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BEFORE the launch of its first DSLR in 2006, Sonys formidable marketing machinery went into overdrive.With Sonys know-how, marketing and packaging, the a100 - which Sony co-developed with Konica-Minolta - broke through the tough DSLR market.After tha...
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A surprise announcement back at the CES show in January, the A200 is Sonys second entry-level DSLR camera. The Sony A200 follows on from the A100, apparently one of the best-selling DSLRs of 2007, and it also forms the basis for two more advanced m...
Viewed in isolation, the A200 is an unremarkable re-working of the A100, with slightly improved auto-focusing, a more Sony-like, refined control layout with less dials and more menu screens, and the same great image quality up to ISO 800. Current A100...
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The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a very capable entry-level D-SLR that needs improvement in one important area: JPEG photo quality. The A200 offers a lot of bang for the buck, with its 10 Megapixel CCD, built-in image stabilization, snappy performance, and...
Very good photo quality at lower ISO settings or in RAW mode, Well built, easytohold body, Sensorshift image stabilization reduces blur on most legacy Minolta and all forthcoming Sony lenses, Dust reduction system, Full manual controls, RAW image forma...
Soft JPEG photos, with too much noise reduction above ISO 200 (in low light) and ISO 800 (in normal light), Great RAW photo quality shots that camera is capable of producing much better looking JPEGs, Sluggish low light focusing, Small viewfinder can b...
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a very capable entry-level D-SLR that needs improvement in one important area: JPEG photo quality. The A200 offers a lot of bang for the buck, with its 10 Megapixel CCD, built-in image stabilization, snappy performance, and...
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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...
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Camera companies really want you to move from point-and-shoots to D-SLRs. The reason is pretty simple—they make more money. It’s no secret (even though over 35 million digicams will be purchased this year) that prices are dropping. To mak...
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...
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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...
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The Alpha A200 is Sony’s third DSLR and the successor to its debut model, the best-selling Alpha A100. Launched at CES in early January 2008, the A200 is Sony’s new entry-level DSLR, and as we learnt at the PMA show a few weeks later, the base...
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...
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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...
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