- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Google Nexus 10
- Apple iPad mini
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- Apple iPad 1
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF300
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Mar, 2012)The high resolution, and slightly smaller screen makes text look very sharp.
Rated 80% by by Charles-Nelson (Nov, 2012)It had one small scratch on the screen but it's still worth the price.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony Tablet S compared to the Acer Iconia Tab A200
“9.4
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Mar, 2012)Connectivity options feel different largely for the sake of it and Sony still can't resist dipping into proprietary ports, but the practical wedge styling should attract a loyal following – especially as it carries no weight penalty.
10.1”
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Rated 100% by by DantiaX (Feb, 2012)It also has a large vibrant screen and is very responsive to commands.
screen size
9.4"
10.1"
Tablet S by P.-Perry (Feb, 2012)I realize the size of the screen is middle of the road at 9.4" but, at 1280x800 it presents a nice sharp experience that you really have to see to appreciate.
Iconia Tab A200 by JKTexas--JK (Oct, 2012)Here's why:1 - No IPS screen on the A200 makes a big difference when compared to an IPS screen.
screen resolution
Tablet S by MPV--Teraforce88 (Oct, 2012)Despite the slightly smaller screen, this tablet still has WXGA 1280x800 resolution like most other 10.1" tablets, which is nice.
Iconia Tab A200 by Dayton-movie-fan (Jul, 2012)Resolution is better than my retinas apparently, as I haven't noticed any pixelation.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Tablet S by MPV--Teraforce88 (Oct, 2012)It's better than the front camera, but honestly, who would use a tablet to take pictures?
processor
Tablet S by TrustedReviews (Mar, 2012)There are familiar specifications such as the dual core 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, micro USB and choice of WiFi/WiFi 3G and 16GB/32GB sizes, but everything else raises an eyebrow.
Iconia Tab A200 by Wild-AliSure it isn't Tegra 3 quad-core, but consider the following: not many games really take advantage of quad-core processing yet and a dual-core Nvidia GPU is pretty much gonna run like 97% of any app flawlessly anyway.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Tablet S vs Acer Iconia Tab A200
cpu speed
Iconia Tab A200 by c|net (Feb, 2012)Depending on the speed of the CPU, Riptide GP will deliver a noticeable increase or decrease in frame rate.
battery life
8 hour
7.7 hour
Tablet S by T.-Marble--Movie-fan (Jul, 2012)Battery is good (I average 7 hours with "normal" use), and speed is fantastic.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Acer Iconia Tab A200
| Has a rear camera | 5 MP | vs | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most tablets have a rear camera; Can be used like a point-and-shoot camera | |||
| Has a light sensor | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Automatically adjust screen brightness for environmental factors | |||
| Has a compass | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Great for maps and navigation apps | |||
| Smaller | 241 x 173 x 8 mm | vs | 259 x 175 x 12 mm |
| More than 40% smaller | |||
| Thinner | 8 mm | vs | 12 mm |
| Around 40% thinner | |||
| Slightly sharper screen | 160 ppi | vs | 149 ppi |
| Around 10% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony Tablet S
| Much higher resolution front camera | 2 MP | vs | 0.3 MP |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 6.5x higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Bigger screen | 10.1" | vs | 9.4" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
| Marginally newer | Jan, 2012 | vs | Aug, 2011 |
| Release date 5 months later | |||
| Slightly more expandable storage | 128 GB (microSD) | vs | 32 GB (SDHC) |
| 4x more maximum capacity | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony Tablet S | Acer Iconia Tab A200 | ||
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 | Rated by 180 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Namit-Luther Rated 100% by by zemes (Sep, 2011) | Rated by 138 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by W.-Barnes (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by D.-McKean (Feb, 2012) Rated 100% by by Androidaholic | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Google Nexus 10 OK operating system |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Largest amount of storage capacity |
 | 4 | Apple iPad 1 7-way tie: Supports 3G |
 | 5 | Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF300 Higher resolution rear camera |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" 5-way tie: Supports Flash |
 | 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 6-way tie: Decent amount of expandable storage |
