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Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Sony A230 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A230 was released 3 years before the HX9V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A230 matches up vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony HX9V

 A230 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A230

 HX9V A230 
AnnouncedJuly 2011May 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony HX9V

 A230 HX9V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A230 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Sony A230 versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A230 against the HX9V.

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A230 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography details
Sony HX9V Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
no liveview
low resolution (10MP)
bad battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $569 $328