Sony A230 vs Sony A390

Following is a complete analysis of the Sony A230 vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A230 was introduced 14 months before the A390 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A230 matches up vs the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are available at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A230 enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A230 compared to the A390.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and A390 is 69 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and A390.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A390 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.