Sony A230 vs Sony QX1
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Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
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- 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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony QX1
A230 | QX1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A230
QX1 | A230 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | May 2009 | More modern by 64 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony QX1
A230 | QX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A230 and QX1 is 69 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Sony A230 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 |