Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon G16

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Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon G16

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A200 Review.
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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A200 advantages over Canon G16

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
DSLR-A200 test data on DxO Mark G16 test data on DxO Mark

521 vs 230 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.31 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
8 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon G16 advantages over Sony DSLR-A200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
40 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
11 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
Lighter weight
355g vs 625g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k 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
12.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.5 fps vs 2.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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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Review Excerpt

Read our Sony DSLR-A200 Full Review

AF speed vastly improved; Increased continuous frames per second (JPEGs at 12.5fps vs 10fps in G15); Solid build and ergonomic, comfortable feel; Excellent f/1.8-2.8 5x optical zoom lens; Advanced photographic features, including PASM dial and RAW capture; Dedicated ISO button; Customizable buttons; Excellent macro mode; 1080p/60fps Full HD video.
LCD screen not articulated; Larger design makes it not very pocketable; Optical viewfinder not very accurate; RAW burst shooting still slow; Wi-Fi is clunky to set-up & no remote shooting capabilities; No built-in GPS.
Read our Canon G16 Review

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 G16

Pentax K200D

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 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 G16

Nikon D60

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 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 G16

Sony DSLR-A300

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$563
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G16 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Sony DSLR-A200

Olympus XZ-2

$470
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Olympus XZ-2

Canon G16

Olympus XZ-2

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G16 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Canon G15

Sony DSLR-A200

Canon G15

$470
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$650
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Integrated ND filter

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon G15

Canon G16

Canon G15

$499
1/1.7 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$650
1/1.7 inch

Shoots 24p video
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon G16 vs Canon G15

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