Sony DSLR-A200 Reviews

The entry-level Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 delivers a simple, no-nonsense approach to shooting. This 10-megapixel snapper shows off a solid yet simple design and a straightforward control system. You'll get good performance too, which keeps it on par with its c...

In-body image stabilisation; supports wireless flash

Loud shutter sound; 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, but it doesn't really stand out in its very competitive field

After a year-long stint as the company's debut DSLR, the A100 finally has a successor. It isn't much different, though: Sony markets it as "faster, lighter, and easier to use," according to their January 6 press release. The Sony α DSLR-A200 comes with t...

- Clear viewfinder - Affordable $699 kit price - Powerful flash - Great handling - Quick autofocus - Battery indicator

- Unexciting - Plastic body - Cheap kit lens - Menus take some initial trial and error

The Sony A200 makes several improvements upon its predecessor. Its autofocus system is faster, its LCD slightly larger, its viewfinder clearer. It also has an awesome battery level indicator that provides its exact power level in percentage points, rather...