| General | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha DSLR-A200 | Alpha DSLR-A350 |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.8 Megapixel | 14.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.2 Megapixel | 14.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Other Resolutions | 3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088 | 4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Automatic White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (2500-9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation), White balance bracketing (3 frames, Selectable 2 steps) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom each setting adjustable)tep. |
| Focus | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-shot AF, Direct Manual Focus, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Manual focus, Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock | Auto Focus, Adjustable Spot AF, Visual Focus Confirm |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Spherical Acute Matte | Spherical Acute Matte |
| Optics | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83x | 0.74x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.55x | 0.49x |
| Shutter | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane | Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow Rear curtain wireless | Auto Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow Rear curtain wireless |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes) Wireless off camera flash (with optional compatible accessory flash) | Hot Shoe Wireless flash (with HVL-F56AM & HVL-F36AM) |
| Exposure | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | Automatic, Program Auto (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection, AE Lock | Automatic, Program Auto (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection, AE Lock |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±2 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames | 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames |
| DXO | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 521 | 595 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.3 | 22.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.3 | 11.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 63 | 65 |
| Video | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | No |
| Interval Recording |
| Terminals | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Wired or wirelss (optional) | Wired or wirelss (optional) |
| Environmental | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71 mm (5.16 x 3.9 x 2.8") | 131 x 99 x 75 mm (5.16 x 3.9 x 2.95") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 572 g (1.26 lb / 20.18 oz) | 674 g (1.49 lb / 23.77 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II) | Compact Flash (Type I/II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Other | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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