Sony A230 vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A230 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A230 was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the A230 matches up against the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A230 features exterior 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A230 against the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and RX100 VI is 69 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A230 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.