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Sony A230 vs Sony T900

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony A230 vs Sony T900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony T900

 A230 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony A230

 T900 A230 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony T900

 A230 T900 
RevealedMay 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A230
Street photography with Sony T900
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography highlights
Sony T900 Sports photography highlights
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery power (230 per charge)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography advice
Sony T900 Travel photography advice
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (230 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging features
Sony T900 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Sony A230 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony T900
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-10.0
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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 - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $569 $300