Sony A3000 vs Sony W230

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A3000 versus Sony W230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 was released 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3000 scores versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A3000 comes with external measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Sony A3000 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3000 versus the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and W230 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3000 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A3000 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer A3000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.