Sony A230 vs Sony a5100

Here, we will be looking at the Sony A230 vs Sony a5100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A230 was announced 6 years before the a5100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A230 grades against the a5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A230 features external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A230 compared to the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and a5100 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and a5100.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony a5100 to offer you extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A230 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.