Canon 20D vs Sony A230

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 20D and Sony A230, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A230 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 20D scores vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20D Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 20D features physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 20D and Sony A230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 20D against the A230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and A230 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and A230.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A230 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.