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DSLR-A200 vs RX1
Quick take: The RX1 has the highest resolution at 24MP; 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 | RX1Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £48 usedBest | £336 used |
| Sensor | 10.2MP APS-C sensor | 24.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.2MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect AF | 25-point contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift Super SteadyShot | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 5fps (2.5fps with AF-S per frame)Best |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA)Best | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 532g (body only) | 482g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 130.8 × 98.5 × 71.3mm | 113.3 × 65.4 × 69.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x | Optional EVF (FDA-EV1MK) or optical finder |
| Screen | 2.7" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Sony A-mount | Fixed Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, video out, auto-lock accessory shoe | Micro USB, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic, Multi Interface Shoe |
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
RX1
Portrait
4.9/10
4.0/10
Street
5.6/10
6.6/10
Travel
5.1/10
5.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.2/10
3.5/10
Documentary
3.5/10
3.9/10
Sports & Action
3.9/10
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Landscape
3.7/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
4.4/10
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Casual
3.5/10
3.4/10
Food
3.7/10
4.2/10
Macro
3.1/10
3.1/10
Architecture
3.5/10
4.1/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
4.7/10
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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