Sony A7 III vs Sony A230

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A7 III and Sony A230, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A230 (10MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A7 III was introduced 8 years after the A230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A7 III scores versus the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7 III Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 III provides exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7 III and Sony A230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7 III compared to the A230.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and A230 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and A230.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 III having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 III will result in greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A7 III provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.