Nikon D5200 vs Sony A230
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon D5100
- Updated by Nikon D5300
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Let's look much closer at the Nikon D5200 versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D5200 was manufactured 4 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D5200 grades versus the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A230
| D5200 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2013 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Nikon D5200
| A230 | D5200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A230
| D5200 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5200 enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while 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).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D5200 versus the A230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and A230 is 66 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and A230.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D5200 to show extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern D5200 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-05-16 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor 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 | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 555 grams (1.22 lbs) | 490 grams (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 84 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 1284 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 images | 230 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $595 | $569 |