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Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Newer Model is Sony A290
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Sony A230 and Sony RX10 III, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A230 was announced 7 years prior to the RX10 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A230 grades versus the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony RX10 III

 A230 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony A230

 RX10 III A230 
RevealedMarch 2016May 2009Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony RX10 III

 A230 RX10 III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony A230 has outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A230 compared to the RX10 III.

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A230 and RX10 III is 69 and 53 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A230 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A230 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
71
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography advice
Sony RX10 III Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
more heavy than average (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 III Sports photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
70
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography info
Sony RX10 III Travel photography info
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 shots)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
great battery life (420 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (1,051 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
low battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
63
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging details
Sony RX10 III Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (1,051 grams)
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Sony A230 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-18 2016-03-29
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 1051 grams (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 12.6
DXO Low light score 531 472
Other
Battery life 230 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $569 $1,398