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Digital SLR Cameras

Sony Alpha A200

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Sony Alpha A200 4.00

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RRP

$1399.00

Review Date

Wednesday, 13th of February, 2008

Features

Camera Resolution : 10.2 MP

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 1600

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 3200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 800

ISO Speeds : Auto

What's Hot

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

What's Not

Pictures are a little soft, some chromatic aberration

The Final Word

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.

Digital Camera Features

Camera Resolution

10.2 MP

Interchangeable Lens?

Yes

Focus Type

Manual, Autofocus

Aperture Priority?

Yes

Flash Functions

Forced Flash, Auto Flash, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Slow Sync

ISO Speeds

800, 1600, 3200, Auto , 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/4000th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

Bulb

Shutter Priority?

Yes

White balance

Custom, Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

3872 x 2592

Image Sensor Type

CCD

Image stabilization (Optical)?

Yes

Colour Viewfinder?

Yes

Tripod Mount?

Yes

Continuous Shot?

Yes

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

2.7 in

General

Available Colours

Black

Length (mm)

130.8

Width (mm)

98.5

Height (mm)

71.3

Weight without battery (grams)

532

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO Duo, CompactFlash

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG, Raw

Power

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

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