Sony Alpha 200 (A200) Photos Leaked

Some photos of potential replacement for Sony Alpha 100 (A100) are seen on the internet. These photos looks promising and I am expecting Sony to have something to show off during the upcoming PMA, which is only weeks away.

Potential Sony A200

Sony A200 Shooting Mode Dial

Sony A200 Right Buttons

Canon might be launching their 400D and 5D replacement while Nikon may be launching their D40x replacement.

Updated: 3 January 2008

Several links confirm that Sony Alpha 100’s replacement is code named Alpha 200 (A 200). Sony Luxembourg’s website were seen to had published the A100 replacement for purchasing and later removed.

Sony Alpha 200 on Sony France Website

From the cache page, it is shown that they will begin shipping the A200 from 20 January 2008 and priced at 949.00 eur. According to the website, the Sony Alpha 200 shall be 12.24 megapixel, 3 inch hybrid LCD, PhotoTV HD and Super Steadyshot.

Sony A200 Spec on Sony France Website

It is almost confirm that Sony A100 replacement is called A200 and shall ships very soon after viewing Sony Luxembourg’s website.

Updated: 07 Jan 2008

Sony Alpha 200 (DSLR-A200) Announced

The DSLR-A200 model features upgrades influenced by the recently-introduced, enthusiast-class DSLR-A700 camera and replaces the former Sony DSLR-A100 model, which was Sony’s first in the DSLR class.The new model is designed to be faster, lighter and easier to use. Upgraded features include a wider, 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCDTM screen for easy playback viewing; a more compact body and an easily-accessible mode dial; an easy-to-use function menu (camera function display); improved noise control for higher quality images; an auto focus speed 1.7x faster than the previous model; improved predictive control performance; quieter shutter sound; automatic pop-up flash; and a battery life indicator that displays the percentage of battery life remaining so you know exactly when to recharge.