Canon R6 vs Sony A230

Let's look more closely at the Canon R6 and Sony A230, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was announced 11 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R6 grades vs the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 and Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the R6 versus the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and A230 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and A230.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R6 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern R6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.