Nikon Z5 vs Sony A230

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z5 versus Sony A230, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was manufactured 11 years after the A230 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 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 brief summation of how the Z5 matches up against the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 compared to the A230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and A230 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and A230.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.