Sony A230 vs Sony A300

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A230 and Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A230 was unveiled 16 months after the A300 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the A230 scores vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A230 has got external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A230 against the A300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and A300 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and A300.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger A230 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.