Sony DSLR-A200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: This is Sony's first DSLR designed from the ground up that doesn't share characteristics from previous Minolta models (such as the 5d, and 7d respectively). It does however carry over some of the A100's best traits, such as Super Steady Shot in-body ...

Review summary: Those moving up from a point-and-shoot will be happy with the A200....

Pros: Solid construction ; new 10.2MP entry-level D-SLR

Cons: Noisy at 800 ISO and above

Review summary: While the Alpha 200 finally doesn't add too many evolutions compared to its predecessor, this camera is still attractive for its price, ease of use, and good image quality in lower sensitivities.

Pros: - Optical stabilization (movement of the sensor), - Nice colors, - Rapid and precise autofocus, - Accurate and practical INFOlithium battery, - Simple to use

Cons: - Noise control could have been better, - A single dial on the front of the grip, - Construction a bit light, - No ultrasonic lenses in kit

Review summary: 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 model ...

Pros: 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., Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens., InfoLithium battery gives accurate ...

Cons: Relatively noisy at 800 ISO and above., No Live View (but it's on the A300 version)., Anti-dust system not effective in our tests., Relatively noisy at 800 ISO and above., No Live View (but it's on the A300 version)., Anti-dust system not ...

Verdict: 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 have ...

Review summary: The A100's Achilles heel to me was not only the just under average autofocus performance but its shutter lag. While one could learn how to anticipate shots and get very decent results, it took quite a bit of practice and skill to get good action B.I.F ...