Sony A230 vs Sony RX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A230 versus Sony RX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A230 matches up vs the RX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A230 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A230 versus the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and RX10 is 69 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and RX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A230 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX10 will deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.