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DSLR-A200 vs Cyber-shot RX100 II
Quick take: The Cyber-shot RX100 II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the DSLR-A200 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | DSLR-A200Sony · 2008 | Cyber-shot RX100 IISony · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £48 used | — |
| Sensor | 10.2MP APS-C sensor | 20.2MP 1-inch Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.2MP | 20.2MPBest |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF, 25 areas, face detection and tracking |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift Super SteadyShot | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps (2.5fps with continuous AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA)Best | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 532g (body only) | 281g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 130.8 × 98.5 × 71.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x | None built in (optional FDA-EV1MK EVF on the shoe) |
| Screen | 2.7" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony A-mount | Fixed 3.6x Zeiss 28-100mm equivalent f/1.8-4.9 |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, video out, auto-lock accessory shoe | Micro USB (Multi), micro HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
DSLR-A200
Cyber-shot RX100 II
Portrait
4.9/10
4.3/10
Street
5.6/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.1/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
4.2/10
2.8/10
Documentary
3.5/10
3.3/10
Sports & Action
3.9/10
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Landscape
3.7/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
4.5/10
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Casual
3.5/10
4.1/10
Food
3.7/10
4.4/10
Macro
2.8/10
3.4/10
Architecture
3.5/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
2.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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