Available only in kit lens packages, Sony Alpha A200 is obviously targeting first time DSLR users, rivaling competitors models like Nikon D60 or Canon 450D.
Camera type: Digital SLR with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses
Lens mount: Compatible with Sony a lenses and Konica Minolta/Minolta MAXXUM/
DYNAX lenses
Image sensor: APS-C size CCD with anti-dust system
Sensor resolution: 10.2 effective megapixels
Image processor: Sony BIONZ engine
Image stabilisation: Super SteadyShot with approx. 2.5 – 3.5 EV decrease in shutter speed
Noise reduction: Long exp. & High ISO NR at ISO1600 / 3200 (optional)
Creative Styles Preset modes: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night View, Sunset,
B/W, Adobe RGB. Adjustable parameters: Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
D-Range Optimiser operating modes: Off, Standard, Advanced
Scene Selection modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait / Night View
Viewfinder Field of view: 95% / Magnification: 0.83x
AF system: TTL phase detection, centre-cross 9-point
Sensitivity: ISO100 - 3200 equivalent(Recommended Exposure Index)
Light metering: 40-segment honeycomb with multi-segment, spot and centre weighted
modes
Flash modes: Auto, Fill-in, Wireless, Rear, High Speed Synchro and Slow Synchro
(Wireless and High Speed Synchro modes require optional accessory flash
HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM)
Built-in flash system: Auto popup (GN 12) with manual popup button
Shutter speed range: 1/4000 sec. - 30 sec., bulb (Flash sync speed 1/160 sec.)
Continuous shooting rate: Up to approx. 3 fps
Max no. of frames JPEG Fine/Std: unlimited (until memory card is full), RAW+JPEG: 3, RAW: 6
recordable (continuous)
Monitor screen: Transparent TFT / 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD (230k dots) with AR coating
Histogram display: Brightness, RGB
Function menu: Camera Function Display with direct control of Flash Mode, AF Mode, WB,
Metering Mode, AF Area, DRO
Battery type: NP-FM500H with InfoLITHIUM % power remaining display on screen
Battery life: Approx. 750 shots (CIPA measurement)
Vertical control grip: VG-B30AM (optional) accepts up to 2x NP-FM500H batteries
Recording media: CompactFlash card: Type I, Type II (Microdrive)
Memory Stick Duo: Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo with
optional adaptor.
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 130.8 x 98.5 x 71.3 mm (excl. protrusions)
Weight: Approx. 532 g (w/o batteries or memory card)
Sony Alpha DSLR A200 was first announced by Sony Corporation during Janurary 2008 this year at CES 2008. Alpha A200 is the direct replacement for the older Alpha A100, which has been in the market for almost 2 years since 2006 after they took over from Konica Minolta.