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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 IS was released 8 months later than the A230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A3000 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony A230

 A3000 IS A230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon A3000 IS

 A230 A3000 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony A230

 A3000 IS A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony A230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the A230.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and A230 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and A230.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The A3000 IS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The younger A3000 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Sony A230
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Sony A230
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Sony A230 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Sony A230 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony A230
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 490 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $569