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Sony A200 review

Sony's entry-level DSLR is a great camera, but a bit rough around the edges

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-04-27April 27th 2008

MPN DSLRA200KCEH
Battery Life (minutes) 750
Colour Black
Dimensions 130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3
Weight (g) 532
Battery Type Lithium-Ion Rechargable
Connectivity 2 x USB 2.0, Video Output
Continuous Shooting Speed 3
Display Size 2.7
Display Technology LCD
Drive Modes Continuous, Self-Timer, Single
Effective Pixels 10.2
Exposure Modes Automatic, Manual, Programme, Shutter and Aperture Priority
Flash Yes
Flash Features TTL
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in
Focusing Modes Auto (Multi-zone and Centre), Continuous, Manual, Single Shot
ISO Settings 100, 3200
Image Formats JPEG, RAW
Image Sensor Dimensions 23.6x15.8
Image Sensor Resolution 10.8
Image Sensor Type CCD
Lens Sony a Mount
Lens Type Zoom Lens
Longest Shutter Speed 30
Max. Captured Image Resolution 3872 x 2592
Memory Types Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Microdrive
Metering Modes Centre weighted, Multi-Segment, Spot
Min Shutter Speed 4000
PictBridge Yes
Shooting Modes Landscape, Night , Portrait, Sunset
White Balance Auto, Custom, Presets
Zoom Adjustment Manual
LCD Display Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels) 3872
Max resolution (vertical pixels) 2592

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Product Summary

For

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Great value for money

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Good LCD display

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Plenty of features

Against

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Feels cheap

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Awkward handling

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Poor quality lens

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