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Sony A230 vs Sony A350

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • New Model is Sony A290
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A380
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Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony A230 versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A230 was unveiled 12 months later than the A350 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A230 matches up against the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony A350

 A230 A350 
IntroducedMay 2009June 2008More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A230

 A350 A230 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony A350

 A230 A350 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 has outer 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) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A230 versus the A350.

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and A350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and A350.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A350 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A230 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography details
Sony A350 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
71
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
heavier than average in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery (230 shots)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A350 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A230
Landscape photography with Sony A350
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony A350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-05-18 2008-06-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 490g (1.08 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 531 595
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $569 $600