Sony A230 vs Sony G3

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony A230 vs Sony G3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very close but the A230 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was brought out 5 months later than the G3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A230 matches up versus the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A230 comes with outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A230 vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A230 compared to the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and G3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and G3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The A230 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.