Sony A100 vs Sony A230

Below is a complete assessment of the Sony A100 vs Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A100 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A100 was released 3 years prior to the A230 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A100 matches up vs the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are available at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A100 vs the A230.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and A230 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and A230.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.