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Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • New Model is Sony A290
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
  • Updated by Sony RX100 VI
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Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A230 versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A230 was introduced 8 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A230 scores against the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony RX100 V

 A230 RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony A230

 RX100 V A230 
RevealedOctober 2016May 2009Newer by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony RX100 V

 A230 RX100 V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 has outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A230 versus Sony RX100 V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A230 versus the RX100 V.

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and RX100 V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and RX100 V.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A230 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 V will render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A230 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A230
Street photography with Sony RX100 V
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (299g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Sports photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
low battery life (230 shots)
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography info
Sony RX100 V Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 CIPA)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
lighter than competitors (299g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 V Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
81
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-18 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 70
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 12.4
DXO Low light score 531 586
Other
Battery life 230 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $569 $998