Sony A230 vs Sony T900

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A230 versus Sony T900, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very close but the A230 (APS-C) and T900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A230 was revealed 3 months later than the T900 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A230 grades versus the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 provides physical measurements 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 T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A230 against the T900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and T900 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and T900.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A230 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony T900 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.