Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 User reviews

By Lori Grunin on 12/03/2008

More Sony reviews , RRP: AU$1299.00

The good:

  • In-body image stabilisation
  • Supports wireless flash

The bad:

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

The bottomline:

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

Buying choices:

Editors' rating:

7/10

Users' rating:

8.9/10

Tags:

a200 | alpha | digital slr | dslr | entry level | sony

Nerq
31/12/2008, 11:25 AM

rating
10/10

Must say that I like mine rather much, great for new photographers that dont want to spend to much on their first time camera.

Pros: Quiet simple to use, auto on, shooooot - done. Then you can start tweaking. Cheap. Quality. Able to use Konica-Minolta Lenses. In body stabiliser. And I could keeeeep going.

Cons: Hmm, hard to find one for me? Considered buying the EOS1000 which was still 100pounds more here in Denmark - with less features.

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matthew.russo
15/12/2008, 05:08 PM

rating
9/10

For anyone who wants a good entry level DSLR and probably the best value for money DSLR on the Market it makes perfect sense to get a Sony Alpha 200. The simplified menu and simple point and shoot use of this camera is great, but getting out of the auto mode and using the more advanced features of this camera shows how well this entry level camera is. Even on a professional level this camera is acceptable for a good range of outdoor and indoor shooting. Purchase with a twin lense kit and you will not look back on this little beauty.

Pros: Built in Body Image Stability
Excellent Value for money
User Friendly

Cons: Lenses could be of better quality (less plastic)

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Graphics001
21/08/2008, 01:03 PM

rating
8/10

so far, found to be a great camera for the money spent especially with the twin lense kit. With the use of addition acessories will prove to make this a desirable camera for entry level photographers

Pros: Supersteady shot
twin lense kit

Cons: weight
usb port

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andrew
15/08/2008, 01:21 AM

rating
9/10

I'm confused...I have an old Minolta SLR with multiple lens, so I'm thinking lens cost is a pro - particularly with the image stablisation on the body. Everything else mentioned seemed to be rather subjective (i.e. "couldn't fault it, I just don't like it" sort of responses don't really cut it for me). So based on the facts in the article, it seems like a perfect camera, but the subjective review sours an otherwise positive view I have about CNet reviews.

Pros: Minolta lens compatibility
price

Cons: the article's subjectiveness

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Peter Richardson
19/07/2008, 09:24 PM

rating
7/10

Using the 11-18mm wide angle Sony lens for indoor flash (inbuilt flash) shots the lens (with hood removed) produces a shadow in the centre bottom of the picture.

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Steve
30/03/2008, 06:45 PM

rating
10/10

Excellent camera. Bought it with the additional Sony 18-250 lens. Amazing results so far. Love it.

Pros: In-camera stabilisation
User Friendly
Very comfy to hold

Cons: Nothing really

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p
28/03/2008, 07:59 AM

rating
8/10

I'm comfortable with mine. Maybe I'm not advanced enough to desire more.

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sam
22/03/2008, 09:24 PM

rating
10/10

the Sony may not stand out but what is better than it for the price??? come on, what does stand out Cnet? the Nikon D60 with weak image quality or the same as everytime before it EOS 450d????

Pros: everything

Cons: nothing

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