Sony DSLR-A200 - Expert Reviews

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Is Sony's second entry-level model the best value DSLR on the market?

Verdict: The Alpha A200 is an important model for Sony, since it is now the entry model for a growing DSLR system. It ticks all the right boxes, with an attractive and easy-to-use design, brisk performance and good picture quality. Its feature set will leave ...

Pros: Great interface, simple control layout, vibrant colours, strong noise performance

Cons: Pictures are a little soft, some chromatic aberration

Verdict: While its pictures are a little softer than those produced by some competing models, there is no denying the A200 is a great overall camera, with particular appeal to novice users who may be afraid to take the next step.

Review summary: Sony's new DSLR-A200 model replaces the A100 and is targeted at entry-level buyers, for whom it provides all the functions a keen photographer requires. Most of the features that were introduced with the A100 model are provided, including the 10.2 ...

Verdict: Pictures from the test camera were similar to our test shots from the A700, with natural-looking colours and an attractive tonal balance that minimised the need for post-capture processing. Raw files were clean and easily adjustable and the DRO ...

Review summary: The 10MP trendsetter gets a new look and stays a bargain

Review summary: Sony confirms rumors that was traveling Internet and had presented its new dSLR camera new Alpha DSLR-A200. Official presentation took place at the opening of the CES 08 fair last week in Las Vegas. Alpha A200 is coming to replace first DSLR made by ...