Sony A9 vs Sony A230

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A9 vs Sony A230, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The A9 was brought out 8 years later than the A230 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A9 matches up against the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A9 features external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A9 vs Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A9 against the A230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and A230 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and A230.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will offer you greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent A9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.