Sony Alpha 200
{{Infobox camera
| image = Sony alpha 200.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| model = Sony α 200
| kind = Digital single-lens reflex camera
| sensor = 23.6 mm × 15.8 mm, 10.2 effective megapixels CCD, 1.5 × FOV crop
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| direction = vertical
| image1 = CCD_SONY_ICX493AQA_sensor_side.jpg
| caption1 = Sensor side
| image2 = CCD_SONY_ICX493AQA_pins_side.jpg
| caption2 = Pins side
| footer =
Sony ICX493AQA 10.14-megapixel APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) CCD from Alpha 200 or 300}}
| res = 3872 × 2592 pixels
| lens = interchangeable, Sony α / Konica Minolta A mount
| shutter = electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane Shutter
| shutterRange = 30 – 1/4000 sec, with Bulb, 1/160 sec X-sync
| metering = 40-segment honeycomb sensing system provides multi-pattern measuring
| emode = Full Manual, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps Exposure Compensation, 3 frames bracketing
| mmode = Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
| farea = 9-points center cross-hair sensor
| fmode = manual focus point selection, Spot AF, Continuous AF and AF Lock
| cont = 3 Frames Per Second, unlimited JPEG, up to 6 RAW, up to 3 JPEG+RAW
| viewfinder = 0.83x magnification, 95% frame coverage, Pentamirror, Spherical Acute Matte screen, 17.6mm eye relief, diopter adjustment
| speedRange = Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
| flash = Manual Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM), GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters)
| flbkt =
| fcbkt =
| WB = Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, color temperature, custom
| wbbkt = 3 frames
| rearLCD = 230k dots, 2.7-inch TFT LCD
| storage = CompactFlash I/II, Memory Stick PRO (with adapter), Memory Stick PRO Duo (with adapter)
| battery = 7.2 V, 1600 mAh ~750 Shots
| weight = {{convert|545|g|abbr=on}}
| obp =
| madeIn = Japan
}}
Sony α 200 (DSLR-A200) is the third model of Sony α digital cameras. 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
{{Commons category multi|Sony DSLR-A200|Taken with Sony DSLR-A200}}
- [http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665315453 Specification in Sony.com]
- [https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/a-mount-body-dslr-a200-series/dslr-a200w/specifications#tab Specification in Sony UK]
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