Sony α 200 (DSLR-A200) is the third model of
Sony α
Sony α (the lower case to Greek language, Greek letter Alpha (letter), alpha, often transliterated as ''Sony Alpha'') is a brand of digital camera. This line has been active since 2006, building upon the Konica Minolta camera technologies, who ...
digital camera
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s. The model offers a slight upgrade from the
Sony α 100 at a lower price. It first shipped in February 2008.
It was officially succeeded by the
Sony α 230; the α 230 is much lighter, also several features have been removed and direct buttons to several options have been replaced with on-screen menus. Many Alpha enthusiasts believe that the true replacement for the α 200 is the
α 450 as it is more similar in size and weight, features and target market.
Major changes from the α 100
Some of the major changes from the previous A100 model are:
*LCD monitor upgrade from 2.5-inch to 2.7-inch, but same effective pixels
*X-sync (With Super Steady Shot On) from 1/125s to 1/160s
*More Recording Formats (16:9 selectable)
*New
vertical grip VG-B30AM
*Higher ISO Sensitivity from 1600 to 3200
*Improved: Noise Handling
*Improved: AF Algorithm
*Changed: Button Layout - Second Function wheel has been replaced
*Removed: 2s Mirror Lockup
*Removed: Depth of Field preview Button
*Removed: Included MemoryStick to CF adapter (was included with Alpha 100)
*Removed: Flash/Hot Shoe cover
External links
Specification in Sony.comSpecification in Sony UK
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200
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Digital cameras with CCD image sensor