Sony A230 vs Sony A700

The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony A230 versus Sony A700, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A230 was revealed 18 months after the A700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A230 grades vs the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 has got physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check the Sony A230 versus Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A230 and the A700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and A700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A700 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern A230 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.