Sony A200: Entry DSLR Roundup

Sony A200 Full Specifications

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.): (WHD) 5 3/16" x 3 7/8" x 2 13/16" (130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3 mm)
  
• Weight (Approx.): 1 lb. 2.8 oz (532g) body, not including battery, lens and media

Convenience

• Burst Mode: Up to 3FPS; Unlimited to capacity of media (JPEG L/M/S); Maximum 3 frames (RAW + JPEG); Maximum 6 frames (RAW)
  
• Color Mode(s): Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, Black and White, Adobe RGB (Except for Adobe RGB, all other color modes use the sRGB color space)
  
• Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off (all modes)
  
• Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
  
• White Balance: Auto plus 8 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature/Color filter, Custom), each with +/-3 adjustable step

Hardware

• LCD: 2.7" TFT (230k pixels) LCD with Clear Photo design
  
• Microphone: N/A
  
• Viewfinder: Optical: TTL, 0.83x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity; 95% coverage

Power

• Battery Capacity: 7.2V, 1600 mAh; CIPA standard: approx. 750 pictures
  
• Battery Type: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

General

• Imaging Device: 10.2 (effective) APS CCD Sensor; 23.6 x 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter
  
• Megapixel: 10.2MP

Convenience Features

• AF Illuminator Light: Yes, On/Off Select
  
• Clear RAW NR: N/A
  
• Histogram Display: Yes - RGB, playback only
  
• Movie Mode(s): N/A
  
• Multi-Pattern Measuring: 40 Segment, Center Weighted, Spot
  
• Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night View/Night Portrait

Processor

• BIONZ Engine: Yes (LSI with Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO/DRO+))

Optics/Lens

• EV Compensation: ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
  
• Exposure: Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial
  
• Focus: Auto Focus: TTL Phase Detection, Multi-point: 9 Area, 8 Line, 1 Cross Sensor, Auto Focus Mode: Yes, Adjustable Spot AF: Selectable Sensor, Visual Focus Confirm: Direct via Spherical Acute Matte Screen
  
• ISO: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
  
• Lens Type: Interchangeable A-mount
  
• Shutter Speed: 30 < 1/4000 sec 52 step, Bulb

Software

• Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS X v10.3 or later (OS must be installed at the factory)
  
• Supplied Software: Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, (all Windows and Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only)

Operating Conditions

• Flash Effective Range: GN12 at ISO 100 (39 feet/ 12 meters)
  
• Flash Mode(s): Built-in Auto Pop-up: Auto, Fill-flash, Rear flash sync, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Wireless off camera flash (with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM)

Inputs and Outputs

• Output(s): Video: Yes, NTSC/PAL Selectable
  
• USB Port(s): Yes, Supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts and Labor

Accessories Supplied

• DT 18-70mm f3.5 Zoom lens (27 - 105 35mm equivalent), 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Compact Super Telephoto Zoom
  
• NP-FM500H rechargeable battery
  
• BC-VM10 battery charger
  
• Video and USB cables
  
• Shoulder strap with eyepiece cap and Remote Commander clip
  
• Body cap
  
• Software/USB Driver CD-ROM