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10.2 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG, 532 gram, 2.7 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 14 expert reviews, the average rating for Sony DSLR-A200 Black + 18-70mm Lens Kit is 4.2/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Sony DSLR-A200

(06/09/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 37530 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
94.0 / 100.0
Testseek Title:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200

(01/08/08)
Summary: 37 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 81 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
81.0 / 100.0
Register Hardware Title:

Sony Alpha 200 digital SLR

(06/06/08)
Summary: Sony came to the digital SLR party late, with its first model, the Alpha 100 - launched in 2006. Its successor, the Alpha 200 (A200), is also aimed at the entry-level market. Firstin January, Sony recently sent one over for a more in-depth look. Read the full review
Verdict: A very good entry-level digital SLR with lots of friendly features and a very good performance.
Country: UK
90.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Sony DSLR-A200 Black + 18-70mm Lens Kit

(31/05/08)
Summary: 3 experts have reviewed the Sony DSLR-A200 Black + 18-70mm Lens Kit, giving it an average score of 78 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: UK
78.0 / 100.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(03/03/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US
N/A
I4U Title:

Sony alpha DSLR-A200

(25/02/08)
Summary: Camera companies really want you to move from point-and-shoots to D-SLRs. The reason is pretty simple—they make more money. It’s no secret (even though over 35 million digicams will b... Read the full review
Country: US
7.5
TrustedReviews Title:

Sony Alpha A200 Digital SLR

(15/02/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Is Sony's second entry-level model the best value DSLR on the market?
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
Camera Labs Title:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Gordon Laing, February 2008

(01/02/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Built-in anti-shake - works with any lens. * InfoLithium battery gives accurate feedback. * 18-70mm kit lens longer than most rivals. * Quicker AF than predecessor.
Cons: ; Relatively noisy at 800 ISO and above. * No Live View (but it's on the A300 version). * Anti-dust system not effective in our tests. * Flash doesn't popup as high as rivals.
Country: US
N/A
CNET.co.uk Title:

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 review


Summary: : There are better, more interesting models from earlier years... Read the full review
Verdict: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a solid entry-level dSLR, but it doesn't really stand out in its very competitive field
Pros: ; In-body image stabilisation; supports wireless flash
Cons: ; Loud shutter sound; Sony doesn't have a stable of inexpensive lenses for consumers; oddly located, proprietary USB connector
Country: UK
7.0 / 10.0
Digital Camera Magazine Title:

Sony Alpha A200


Summary: The A200 gives you a lot for your money, but it lacks that little ¿spark¿ to make it truly desirable. It¿s a bit bulky, a bit cheap-feeling and not the best camera to handle. The kit lens isn¿t great. The Sony¿s a decent, sensible buy, but won¿t set the world alight. Read the full review
Country: UK
4.0 / 5.0
LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Sony Alpha 200 Review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK
81.0 / 100.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Sony DSLR A200


Summary: It's been almost two years since the original Alpha 100 model, so how does the A200 upgrade fare?... Read the full review
Country: UK
N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

First Look: Sony Alpha 200


Summary: The 10MP trendsetter gets a new look and stays a bargain... Read the full review
Country: US
N/A
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Sony Alpha DSLR-A200


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Very good photo quality at lower ISO settings or in RAW mode; RAW image format supported; good editing software included; Snappy performance in most areas; Full manual controls; Best-in-class battery life; Support for wireless flashes; Dust reduction system; Optional battery grip; Sensor-shift image stabilization reduces blur on most
Cons: ; Manual not terribly detailed; 18 - 70 mm kit lens isn't the greatest (lots of corner blurring); Legacy hot shoe limits third party flash options; Sluggish low light focusing; No live view support (only mentioning this since most of the competition has it now); Great RAW photo quality shots that camera is capable of producing much better
Country: US
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