Sony A99 II vs Sony A230
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![Sony Alpha A99 II front Sony Alpha A99 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A99-II/Sony-A99-II-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230/Sony-A230-front.jpg)
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Announced September 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A99
(Full Review)
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Sony A99 II vs Sony A230, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A230 (10MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
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The A99 II was brought out 7 years later than the A230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the A99 II matches up against the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony A230
A99 II | A230 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 90 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony A99 II
A230 | A99 II |
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Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony A230
A99 II | A230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II offers outside dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A99 II and the A230.
![Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 size comparison Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A99-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and A230 is 57 and 69 respectively.
![Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A99-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and A230.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A99 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A99 II will offer more detail having its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A99 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-A99-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A99-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A230-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A230 Specifications
Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2016-09-19 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 399 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 79 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 849 grams (1.87 lb) | 490 grams (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 92 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 11.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 2317 | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 490 pictures | 230 pictures |
Type of battery | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Cost at launch | $3,198 | $569 |