Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon T3

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Sony DSLR-A200 vs Canon T3

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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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APS-C 323.4mm²
12.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A200 advantages over Canon T3

Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 5.15 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 88 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.31 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.55x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Canon T3 advantages over Sony DSLR-A200

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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.
T3 test data on DxO Mark DSLR-A200 test data on DxO Mark

755 vs 521 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More pixels
12.2 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
17 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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 Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Pentaprism viewfinder
Neither provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Sony DSLR-A200 Full Review

Well-considered ergonomics and control layout; Solid build; Good image quality; Great battery life; High-def movie capture.
Frame rate and burst depth not the best, especially for raw; Weak flash for an SLR; No sensor cleaning function; No spot metering.
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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 T3

Pentax K200D

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3 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 T3

Nikon D60

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T3 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 T3

Sony DSLR-A300

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$563
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T3 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Nikon D3100

Sony DSLR-A200

Nikon D3100

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Nikon D3100

Canon T3

Nikon D3100

$199
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon T3 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A37

Sony DSLR-A200

Sony A37

$470
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Sony A37

Canon T3

Sony A37

$199
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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