Sony A230 vs Sony HX200V

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A230 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A230 was released 4 years prior to the HX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A230 scores vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A230 enjoys external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A230 vs the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A230 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX200V will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.