Sony DSLR-A200 vs Olympus XZ-10

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Sony DSLR-A200 vs Olympus XZ-10

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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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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus XZ-10 Review.

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A200 advantages over Olympus XZ-10

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
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
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 1.55 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 240 shots
Capture more photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Sony DSLR-A200

Less expensive
$400 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
34 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
12 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
221g vs 625g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
920k 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
12.0 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 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
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
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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

Olympus XZ-10

Pentax K200D

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-10 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

Olympus XZ-10

Nikon D60

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-10 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

Olympus XZ-10

Sony DSLR-A300

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$563
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Sony DSLR-A200

Fujifilm XF1

$470
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$460
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Fujifilm XF1

Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XF1

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$460
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Sony DSLR-A200

Fujifilm XQ2

$470
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Sony DSLR-A200 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XQ2

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$200
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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