Nikon D3500 vs Sony A230
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Introduced August 2018
- Replaced the Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
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Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D3500 and Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
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Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D3500 matches up vs the A230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Sony A230
| D3500 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2018 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 113 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Nikon D3500
| A230 | D3500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Sony A230
| D3500 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Nikon D3500 and Sony A230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D3500 against the A230.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and A230 is 72 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and A230.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3500 to offer more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern D3500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Nikon D3500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3500 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2018-08-29 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 4 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 365 gr (0.80 lb) | 490 gr (1.08 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 1550 images | 230 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14a | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $397 | $569 |