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Canon 700D vs Sony A230

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5i
  • Previous Model is Canon 650D
  • Replacement is Canon 750D
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A200
  • New Model is Sony A290
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Canon 700D vs Sony A230 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 700D versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A230 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 700D was released 4 years after the A230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 700D grades vs the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A230

 700D A230 
ReleasedJune 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon 700D

 A230 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A230

 700D A230 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 700D has got external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 700D and the A230.

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and A230 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and A230.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 700D to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger 700D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D Portrait photography factors
Sony A230 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 700D
Street photography with Sony A230
69
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 700D
Sports photography with Sony A230
55
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 shots)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography details
Sony A230 Travel photography details
64
comes with touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (440 shots)
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 700D
Landscape photography with Sony A230
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery life (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging details
Sony A230 Vlogging details
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 700D vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Sony A230
 Canon EOS 700DSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 700D Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Also called as EOS Rebel T5i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-10 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 area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 490 grams (1.08 lbs)
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 Overall score 61 63
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.4
DXO Low light score 681 531
Other
Battery life 440 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $649 $569