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Digital camera - SLR - 10.2 Mpix - Sony DT 18-70mm and 75-300mm lenses - optical zoom: 3.9 x - supported memory: CF... More product details

$432.00

In-body image stabilization ; supports wireless flash (cnet.com)

Sony, a major force in the compact camera market for years now, has come on strong in the SLR... (reviewed.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony DSLR-A200

We have collected and analyzed 105 expert reviews and 3185 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 92/100. The average review date is September 21, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 126173 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 85

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3290 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

105 Experts

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92 / 100

3185 Users

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$432.00

Expert Reviews (105)

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Review summary for the Sony DSLR-A200

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Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 92/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras, the Sony DSLR-A200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very Godd quality.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 (with 18-70mm lens) review

By Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

In-body image stabilization ; supports wireless flash

Loud ; Sony doesn't have a stable of inexpensive lenses for consumers ; oddly located, proprietary USB connector

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a solid entry-level dSLR that doesn't really stand out in its very competitive field.

Shooting speed (Seconds--smaller is better) Time to first shot Raw shot-to...

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70100

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Sony A200

By Tim Barribeau (washingtonpost.com)

Sony, a major force in the compact camera market for years now, has come on strong in the SLR arena in the past two years. The company's entry-level SLR, the Alpha A200, demonstrates the company's ability to deliver a lot of bang for very little buck ...

The A200 looks much like any other SLR. It has a matte black body, with a rubberized large grip (in this case substantial enough for even the largest-pawed user). The quality of the body belies its low price. It has a nice heft in your hands, and ...

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User Reviews (3185)

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"Excellent value; meets my current needs."

By mvanmeter1959 (cnet.com)

This camera reminds me a little of the first ... 

The price was right (I got an excellent deal), and I'm very pleased with its handling, speed and standard lens. I've shot under tricky lighting conditions (bright sun and snow in forest), and exposures in auto mode were quite excellent.

As the editors note, lens selection is limited ... but my lens needs aren't huge at this time. I wish its sync cord was standard, but it DOES match the cable for my little Lumix. It's heavier than I'm used to. Strap attachments are a little cheesy.

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"Very Very happy with this camera......"

By computeryechie75 (cnet.com)

I would recommend this camera to anyone wanti... 

Ease of use

Only real con is that I don't know how to use a lot of the features.

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"Best of the budget DSLR's"

By tbcass (cnet.com)

I personally believe that this is the best of... 

IS in body

ISO 1600 noise slightly more than Canon or Nikon (but close)

Manufacturer's Description

The Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A200 camera is perfectly positioned to carry a new generation of photographers into the creative world of DSLR performance. A DT 18-70mm f3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens is included here, as well as superb 10.2-megapixel imaging, high-sensitivity shooting, and Super SteadyShot in-camera image stabilization that reduces blur with a brilliant array of Sony, Carl Zeiss and Minolta a-mount lenses. It's also fast, lightweight and incredibly easy to operate, with a large 2.7" LCD...

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