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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A230, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was announced 8 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 grades against the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony A230

 G9 A230 
AnnouncedNovember 2017May 2009More recent by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic G9

 A230 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony A230

 G9 A230 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 offers outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 and the A230.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and A230 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and A230.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G9 will result in more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
Sony A230 Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Sony A230
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Sony A230
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Sony A230 Travel photography information
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography info
Sony A230 Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery life (400 shots)
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony A230
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-11-08 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 490 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 400 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $569