Sony A230 vs Sony A350

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.

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.

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.

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

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.