Pentax RZ18 vs Sony A230

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the RZ18 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the RZ18 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The RZ18 was introduced 2 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RZ18 matches up against the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ18 features outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax RZ18 versus Sony A230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the RZ18 vs the A230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and A230 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and A230.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RZ18 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax RZ18 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern RZ18 should have a benefit in sensor technology.