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Sony A230 vs Sony QX1

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Newer Model is Sony A290
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A230 vs Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A230 was manufactured 6 years prior to the QX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A230 matches up vs the QX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony QX1

 A230 QX1 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A230

 QX1 A230 
LaunchedSeptember 2014May 2009More modern by 64 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony QX1

 A230 QX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A230 offers physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A230 and the QX1.

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A230 and QX1 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and QX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to give more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography info
Sony QX1 Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
66
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A230
Street photography with Sony QX1
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A230
Sports photography with Sony QX1
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography info
Sony QX1 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (440 per charge)
includes touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging factors
Sony QX1 Vlogging factors
9
no video
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Alpha QX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Revealed 2009-05-18 2014-09-03
Body design Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $569 $500