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Sony DSLR-A200K Digital SLR Camera + Zoom Lens Kit (18-70mm F3.5-5.6) | 
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| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: £259.44
New (9) from £259.44
Rating:  40 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 11 x 7.8 x 7.3
MPN: DSLRA200K.CEH
Model: DSLRA200K.CEH
EAN: 4905524415261
ASIN: B0011U9U9A
Release Date: December 20, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 10.2 megapixel CCD with anti dust protection | | • | Compatible with Sony and Carl Zeiss as well as Ko | | • | 2.7in LCD monitor | | • | Navigation Display | | • | Super SteadyShot image stabilizer |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent value D-SLR and great quality June 5, 2008
M. Elliott (Lincoln, UK)
215 out of 217 found this review helpful
I had been using my trusty Minolta 7000 film camera, which produces fantastic photos almost everytime, it is easy to use and feels quality. That said, it is getting on a bit, and the costs of developing film is prohibitive. So I decided to upgrade to a Digital SLR. I initially looked at the Nikon D60 and D80, and the Canon 400D and 450D, as both companies have good reputations, especially in the D-SLR market. However, upon talking to a helpful shop assistant in London Camera Exchange, he informed me that the Sony A200 used the Minolta lens mount, meaning I could use my old lenses.
I started to research the A200 more in depth, and found an excellent spec list, especially considering the saving over Nikons and Canons. The built-in SteadyShot means I can use any lens Minolta have produced in the last god-knows-how-many years - which will save me money in the future. The 10.2 Mp sensor is the same as used in the Nikon, also interesting to find out. So I decided to splash the cash.
Upon unpacking the box, charging the battery, and installing a CompactFlash memory card (not supplied - but look at the 4GB SanDisk Extreme III at only 17.99 on Amazon), I was away.
The initial feel of the camera was good, it sat well in my hands, despite being smaller than the 7000. I found the A200 much chunkier, which is good. All the buttons are well positioned and needed only a brief look at the user guide to get to grips with. I'm sure I will pick up more advanced features as and when I need them. The LCD screen is clear and bright, and displays lots of useful information, without being cluttered. The bundled 18-70mm lens is light and good to use. The camera focuses quickly, and shots are generally well exposed. The flash pops up automatically in AUTO mode, and my one criticism is it is probably a little bright for portraits - however, you can change settings in the camera to compensate for this, but be prepared to blind subjects! Overall an extremely nice piece of kit.
People complain about no Live View, but coming from a film camera I think the viewfinder is enough, and it makes D-SLRs seems more like compacts or camera phones by using it. I have used a couple of Olympus D-SLRs I didn't like using Live View, however the owner of those cameras loved it. I have also heard complaints about the volume of the shutter noise. You may have problems with candid photography but when a bloody big flash goes off they might notice anyway! I found the shutter noise to be quite reassuring and mechanical, rather than the sound effect you get with digital compacts.
Overall the camera is great value when compared to D60 and 400D. The build quality is good, it is easy-to-use, but also has a host of useful features as you get more used to it. It easily merits 5 stars. Good work Sony, I just wish I could fit my old 2800AF flash on to it.
Positives:
Price
Handling
Built-in SteadyShot
Compatible with all Minolta lenses.
Picture quality
Eye focussing - maybe a gimmick, but fun nonetheless.
Negatives:
Lacks some of the advanced features cameras twice the price and more have.
Flash bright when Red Eye turned off
Better than D60 and EOS 400D (for beginner) April 20, 2008
Joe Wren (UK)
179 out of 181 found this review helpful
Like many people wanting to move up from digital compact cameras to something which will take much better pictures, I found the whole DSLR thing quite confusing.
Essentially, after some discussion with friends who have been into photography for a while, my decision was narrowed to three choices: the Sony a200, the Nikon D60 and the Canon EOS 400D.
I decided on the basis of the following:
1. The Sony has built in anti-shake, which will work with any lens (unlike the other two)
2. It has the biggest, brightest and clearest screen
3. It's a Sony, and I have a lot of other Sony stuff (TVs, Stereo's, Compact Camera's) all of which have worked flawlessly
4. It feels more solid than the EOS 400D (though not the D60)
5. The Sony a200 worked out cheapest (especially over the D60 which, with anti-shake lens was approx 530) and I was able to use the difference to buy the other things that you really need, namely a UV lens filter, a memory card, a bag, and even offset the difference of another lens.
For beginners the Sony a200 seems to have everything covered, and after two weeks of using it I can say I am still very happy with my choice and have some great photos as well!
Hope this helps.
FANTASTIC CAMERA - look no further! June 17, 2008
A. Baugh (Stockton on Tees, UK)
146 out of 148 found this review helpful
Several weeks ago I decided to upgrade to a DSLR camera, and with my budget being low, I was restricted as to what I could afford. If you are anything like me, you will by now have spent hours on the internet using various comparison sites and reading review after review. After careful consideration, I shortlisted my choice between the Sony A200, and Nikon D40. Both get great reviews and seem pretty well matched. Anyway, I decided on the Sony A200, and what a fantastic decision I made. It looks great, feels great (quality) as you would expect from Sony, but more importantly it takes absolutely amazing photos with ease. On auto mode it does everything for you, so even a complete idiot can take great photos, but it also allows you to change settings to get the photo exactly as you want it. It has loads of features/gadgets etc. TO SUMMARISE: If you are unsure as to whether you should take the plunge - I can highly recommend the Sony A200 - you will NOT be dissappointed!
 A Big Let Down I,m Afraid July 13, 2008
Sn Baines (st albans, hertfordshire United Kingdom)
80 out of 128 found this review helpful
Purchased this with view to replace an old Nikon D70 mainly because the Sony has such great features esp anti shake built in to the body.
First impressions were that the camera had a very cheap plasic e feeling ,and when i wiped of a smudge on the viewfinder it creaked quite loudly !
The viewfinder is really really bad as it reflects highly your own face in bright sunlight and i found very difficult to see, almost like lens flare thru the viewfinder.
Handling is not 2 good either and would imagine after a couple of hrs would start to annoy, the shutter is set way to far back.
The camera has dynamic range settings that assist your images,well i tried all the settings and messed about with exposure settings underexposing and still the camera liked to overexpose and blow out highlights,this was really disapointing and the lens produced very soft images from the middle to the edges even with the aperture at F11.
Terrible kit lens basically.
Good things about the camera was the noise control it was excellent even @1600 iso.
This Sony 10 meg procceser is used in the Nikon D80 so proves there are no excuses for such poor exposure and dynamic range.
If you want anti shake in the camera then i would consider the pentax route, Have tried the Olympus route,great camera,s but noise and dynamic range again lacking.
Looks like to me the established makers ie Nikon and Canon really do make the best Cameras !!
I do worry that marketing is making us go backwards because all these amazing features and higher Pixel race thing to me does not amount to better.
To conclude my Old 6 Meg Nikon really does blow away anything else Pic wise thats out now and costs below 400.
To me images are number 1 and Build quality and handling number 2.
My first DSLR May 30, 2008
A. R. Pratt (UK)
51 out of 52 found this review helpful
After a while considering various cameras, including the Canon 400D and Nikon D60 I finally decided that the Sony's cost was the deciding factor.
I have only had it a few weeks but found it really easy to use and have already got some good photos that I wouldn't have dreamed of with a compact (particularly with the aperture settings). I am not sure how good the lens is as I have nothing to compare it too but the images seem really crisp.
As a beginner I can't understand why I would want to spend more than 300 on a DSLR, as it has all the functions I would expect.
So far so good!
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