Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon EOS M200

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Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon EOS M200

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A200 advantages over Canon EOS M200

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

750 vs 315 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Canon EOS M200 advantages over Sony DSLR-A200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 17 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.1 fps vs 2.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K200D

Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K200D

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Pentax K200D

Canon EOS M200

Pentax K200D

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Pentax K200D

Compared to Nikon D60

Sony DSLR-A200

Nikon D60

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Nikon D60

Canon EOS M200

Nikon D60

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Sony DSLR-A200

Sony DSLR-A300

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Canon EOS M200

Sony DSLR-A300

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$563
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Canon EOS M100

Sony DSLR-A200

Canon EOS M100

$470
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

$449
APS-C

NFC

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Canon EOS M100

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Sony DSLR-A200

Fujifilm X-A5

$470
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A5

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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