Sony A230 vs Sony QX30

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A230 versus Sony QX30, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The A230 was released 6 years before the QX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A230 scores versus the QX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Sony A230 versus Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A230 and the QX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and QX30 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and QX30.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A230 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A230 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.