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Sony A230 vs Sony A380

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • Newer Model is Sony A290
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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Sony A230 vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A230 vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A230 was revealed 3 months before the A380 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A230 grades against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony A380

 A230 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A230

 A380 A230 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony A380

 A230 A380 
RevealedMay 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A230 provides exterior 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 A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A230 vs the A380.

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and A380 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and A380.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A380 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography features
Sony A380 Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (230 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography info
Sony A380 Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Sony A230 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony A380
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-18 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lbs) 519 gr (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.8
DXO Low light score 531 614
Other
Battery life 230 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $569 $899