Sony a200 vs Canon EOS 1000D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a200 and Canon EOS 1000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a200 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1000D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
These two camera models were both released 2008.Camera | Released |
Sony a200 | 2008 |
Canon EOS 1000D | 2008 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a200 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a200 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 1000D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a200 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1000D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a200 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Canon EOS 1000D has a 0 % larger resolution than Sony a200. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a200 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1000D. Sony a200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS 1000D has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a200 | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS 1000D | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a200
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1000D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a200 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a200 | 3 |
Canon EOS 1000D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Sony a200 or Canon EOS 1000D can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a200 weighs 572 gr (equal to 1.26 lb) which is 14% heavier than Canon EOS 1000D and its 502 gr (or 1.11 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a200 | 572 gr 1.26 lb |
Canon EOS 1000D | 502 gr 1.11 lb |
Sony a200 vs Canon EOS 1000D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a200 and Canon EOS 1000D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Name | Sony a200 | Canon EOS 1000D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Release Year | 2008 | 2008 |
Release Date | 2008-01-07 | 2008-06-10 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 729 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
Megapixels | 10 MP | 10,1 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 1600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Built-in Super SteadyShot) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 9 | 7 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Articulated LCD | No | N/A |
Screen size | 2.7” | 2.5” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 230000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | N/A |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) | 0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 3 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 13 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Video recording | No | No |
Video format | N/A | N/A |
Video resolution | N/A | N/A |
Built-in Microphone | No | No |
Built-in Speakers | No | No |
Storage |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
HDMI Output | No | No |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional)) | Yes (E3 connector) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 1000D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FM500H Battery
|
Canon LP-E5 Li-Ion
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 750 shots | N/A |
Width | 131 mm | 126 mm |
Height | 99 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 71 mm | 65 mm |
Weight | 572 gram | 502 gram |