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Sony A230 vs Sony QX100

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Updated by Sony A290
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A230 versus Sony QX100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A230 was announced 5 years prior to the QX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A230 grades against the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony QX100

 A230 QX100 
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony A230

 QX100 A230 
LaunchedSeptember 2013May 2009Fresher by 52 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony QX100

 A230 QX100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A230 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A230 and the QX100.

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and QX100 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and QX100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A230 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX100 will offer greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography factors
Sony QX100 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
53
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography details
Sony QX100 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Sports photography camera
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A230
Travel photography with Sony QX100
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 shots)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A230
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (")
manual mode not available
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A230
Vlogging with Sony QX100
9
no video
38
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Sony A230 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony QX100
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2009-05-18 2013-09-05
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch -
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless None
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at launch $569 $268