Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A230

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A230, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 7 years later than the A230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides external measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the A230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A230 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A230.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.