Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Key Specs
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- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Revealed February 2019
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and A230 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S1R was launched 9 years after the A230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1R matches up versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony A230
S1R | A230 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | May 2009 | More modern by 119 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic S1R
A230 | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony A230
S1R | A230 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1R and the A230.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and A230 is 54 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and A230.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony A230 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-02-01 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020g (2.25 pounds) | 490g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 230 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at release | $3,698 | $569 |