Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization with 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
If you are looking for an entry-level DSLR on the market that also suits your budget, The Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit is the one for you. The camera provides value for money, considering the features that you will find in higher-range models from other brands. It is fast, lightweight, and incredibly easy to operate, with a large 2.7″ LCD screen, a simple Function Guide menu display, and Creative Style settings to fine-tune camera performance. You cannot find a better combination of meter and less than this in the entry-level DSLR.
Features
With the 10.2 MP APS CCD image sensor, the camera captures enough detail for photo quality that can be used for printing. The technology is such that it allows more light to enter the pixel, which increases the sensitivity and reduces the noise to a standard level. The camera is equipped with a Bionz processor engine for processing data-rich picture information at high speeds and reducing picture noise in the RAW data stage before image JPEG conversion. Super steady shot image stabilization for blurry photos is very helpful for the person who is migrating from the point of the shoot to the DSLR level.
There’s a 100 to 3200 ISO sensitivity range, a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, dust reduction technology, and an automatic pop-up flash in certain shooting modes. The exclusive screen is very vibrant and easy to view and has an anti-reflection coating and glare-reducing layer for shooting with accurate colors with a wide viewing angle in the daylight. The camera can shoot up to three continuous frames per second at 10.2 megapixels at the finest JPEG compression level, and the eye-start autofocus is excellent. There are direct-access controls for ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation, and other picture modes.
Pros
The Sony Alpha A200k has many features that you want in a DSLR camera. All-automatic exposure, focus, and flash produce good results in many typical scenes. The technology enables faster autofocus performance and improved noise control. The large LCD is very beneficial for shooting videos. The construction is very solid and holds well in the hand. The images are clean and suitable for print. The autofocus adjustments are accurate and precise. The camera is equipped with an optical built-in viewfinder. The image stabilization feature is very helpful for a beginner.
Cons
Many features are missing in this model that should be there in a DSLR. The features missing are wireless communication, low screen resolution, slow continuous shooting, low light performance above a certain level, touch screens, face detection focusing, and articulating screens. The other downside of this camera is that it has only nine focus points, no micro-AF adjustment, no full HD video, and a low-resolution sensor.
Our Take
The camera is great for an entry-level photographer. You cannot have every feature, considering the price. The controls are not very intuitive, but they are also not challenging. The pros and cons are in balance for this camera. Overall, a nice camera package and functionality. It is better to learn photography before moving to a high-range camera