Sony A230 vs Sony A350
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Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
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- 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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are available at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony A350
A230 | A350 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | June 2008 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A230
A350 | A230 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony A350
A230 | A350 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Sony A230 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and A350 is 69 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Sony A230 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |