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Sony A200 vs Sony A230

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
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Sony A200 vs Sony A230 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A200 vs Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A200 was launched 10 months before the A230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A200 matches up against the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A230

 A200 A230 

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony A200

 A230 A200 
ReleasedMay 2009July 2008Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A230

 A200 A230 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A200 offers external measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 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).

Look at the Sony A200 vs Sony A230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A200 and the A230.

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and A230 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and A230.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography info
Sony A230 Portrait photography info
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography advice
Sony A230 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography details
Sony A230 Sports photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography features
Sony A230 Travel photography features
46
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography info
Sony A230 Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging advice
Sony A230 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Sony A200 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony A230
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-07-17 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572 gr (1.26 lb) 490 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.4
DXO Low light score 521 531
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $569