Sony a200 vs Canon EOS 20D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a200 and Canon EOS 20D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a200 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 20D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a200 were released 2008 and Canon EOS 20D was released 2004. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a200 | 2008 |
Canon EOS 20D | 2004 |
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 20D 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 20D | 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 20D has 8,2 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 20D |
8,2 MP
8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336 |
Sony a200 has a 23 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 20D. 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
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a200 | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS 20D | 100-3200 |
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 20D
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 20D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a200 | 3 |
Canon EOS 20D | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Sony a200 or Canon EOS 20D 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.
Canon EOS 20D weighs 770 gr (equal to 1.7 lb) which is 35% heavier than Sony a200 and its 572 gr (or 1.26 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a200 | 572 gr 1.26 lb |
Canon EOS 20D | 770 gr 1.7 lb |
Sony a200 vs Canon EOS 20D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a200 and Canon EOS 20D, 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 20D |
Name | Sony a200 | Canon EOS 20D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
Release Year | 2008 | 2004 |
Release Date | 2008-01-07 | 2004-08-19 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
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 | 3504 x 2336 pixels |
Megapixels | 10 MP | 8,2 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 3200 |
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 20D |
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 | 9 |
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 20D |
Articulated LCD | No | Fixed |
Screen size | 2.7” | 1,8” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 118000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | N/A | N/A |
Live view | No | No |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) | 0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
Frames per second | 3 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
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 20D |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
HDMI Output | No | No |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional)) | Yes (N3 connector) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a200 |
Canon EOS 20D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FM500H Battery
|
BP-511A Lithium-Ion battery pack
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 750 shots | 700 shots |
Width | 131 mm | 144 mm |
Height | 99 mm | 106 mm |
Depth | 71 mm | 72 mm |
Weight | 572 gram | 770 gram |