Nikon Z7 vs Sony A230

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 and Sony A230, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and A230 (10MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 was manufactured 9 years after the A230 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z7 scores against the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 features outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 and Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 and the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and A230 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 and A230.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 will give extra detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Z7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.