Sony decided to announce a new DSLR, the Sony A200, at CES, the consumer electronics show. Kind of surprising, since most digital camera announcements are made at PMA, a photography-oriented show. I guess by using a consumer electronics show as their announcement venue, they get the jump on the competition that’s announcing at the end of the month at PMA? Who knows.

The A200 will have the same 10.2 megapixel resolution as the Sony A100, but with a larger LCD screen, smaller body, improved noise performance, and faster autofocus.

It’s expected to sell for $700 with an 18-70mm kit lens, or $900 with the 18-70mm lens as well as a 75-300mm lens.