Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V
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Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony HX9V
A230 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A230
HX9V | A230 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony HX9V
A230 | HX9V | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
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 |