Sony A230 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony A230 versus Sony RX1R, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The A230 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX1R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A230 matches up versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are available at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A230 provides physical 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A230 versus the RX1R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and RX1R is 69 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and RX1R.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A230 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will provide more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A230 will be behind in sensor technology.