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Studio scene comparison (JPEG)

This is our standard studio scene comparison shot taken from exactly the same tripod position. Lighting: daylight simulation, >98% CRI. Crops are 100%. Ambient temperature was approximately 22°C (~72°F).

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 vs. Nikon D200

Camera settings:

• Sony DSLR-A100: Minolta 50 mm F1.4 lens, Aperture Priority, ISO 100
  JPEG Large/Fine, Manual WB, Custom Parameters (Sharpness +1), Self-Timer
   
• Nikon D200: Nikkor 50 mm F1.8 lens, Aperture Priority, ISO 100
  JPEG Large/Fine, Manual WB, Custom Parameters (Sharpness +1), Self-Timer

Sony DSLR-A100	Nikon D200
2,868 KB JPEG (3872 x 2592)	4,586 KB JPEG (3872 x 2592)

No huge surprises here, a virtually identical resolution/detail response from these two cameras (apart from some subtleties we can put down to the different image processors), as we've already mentioned they both use a 10.2 megapixel Sony CCD chip based on the same design but with some differences. Of course the price difference between the D200 and DSLR-A100 buys you a far more robust camera with a full metal body, weather proofing seals, a wider range of features, faster performance, faster continuous shooting etc.