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Sony A230 vs Sony T110

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A230 vs Sony T110 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A230 versus Sony T110, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and T110 (16MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A230 was brought out 19 months prior to the T110 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A230 matches up versus the T110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony T110

 A230 T110 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Sony A230

 T110 A230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony T110

 A230 T110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A230 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A230 vs the T110.

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and T110 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and T110.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A230 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony T110 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A230
Portrait photography with Sony T110
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography highlights
Sony T110 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
56
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography info
Sony T110 Sports photography info
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
27
good MP (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography highlights
Sony T110 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A230
Landscape photography with Sony T110
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A230
Vlogging with Sony T110
9
can't shoot video
28
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Sony A230 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony T110
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $569 $199