Sony A230 vs Sony HX9V

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.