Canon 650D vs Sony A230
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![Canon EOS 650D front Canon EOS 650D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/nolens/Canon_EOS_650D_0.jpg)
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Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Released August 2012
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
- Replaced the Canon 600D
- Updated by Canon 700D
(Full Review)
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Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 650D versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A230 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
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The 650D was introduced 3 years after the A230 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 650D grades versus the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 650D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Sony A230
650D | A230 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 40 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon 650D
A230 | 650D |
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Common features in the Canon 650D and Sony A230
650D | A230 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 650D features physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 650D versus Sony A230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 650D versus the A230.
![Canon 650D vs Sony A230 size comparison Canon 650D vs Sony A230 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-650D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and A230 is 65 and 69 respectively.
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Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and A230.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 650D to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 650D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon 650D vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison Canon 650D vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-650D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-650D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 650D vs Sony A230 Specifications
Canon EOS 650D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 650D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-08-20 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 575g (1.27 pounds) | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 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 | 21.7 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 722 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 230 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E8 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $498 | $569 |