Sony A230 vs Sony A900

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony A230 and Sony A900, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The A230 was brought out 7 months later than the A900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A230 matches up vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony A230 enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Sony A230 and Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A230 and the A900.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and A900 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and A900.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A230 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A900 will give you greater detail having its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A230 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.