Canon 1000D vs Sony A230
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Later Model is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)

Canon 1000D vs Sony A230 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 1000D vs Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 1000D was brought out 10 months earlier than the A230 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1000D matches up versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A230 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A230
1000D | A230 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon 1000D
A230 | 1000D | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | ![]() | July 2008 | Newer by 10 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A230
1000D | A230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon 1000D vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D has got outer measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 1000D vs Sony A230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1000D and the A230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and A230 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and A230.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon 1000D vs Sony A230 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-07-22 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502g (1.11 lbs) | 490g (1.08 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 230 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $160 | $569 |