Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W230

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 11 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS scores versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS vs the W230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and W230.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W230 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A3000 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.