Sony A230 vs Sony HX5
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Sony A230 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
Sony A230 vs Sony HX5 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A230 versus Sony HX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the A230 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A230 was launched 13 months earlier than the HX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A230 grades vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A230 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony HX5
A230 | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony A230
HX5 | A230 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony HX5
A230 | HX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Sony A230 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A230 comes with exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Sony A230 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A230 compared to the HX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A230 and HX5 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Sony A230 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and HX5.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The A230 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The older A230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A230 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 490g (1.08 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $569 | $275 |