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Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Later Model is Sony A290
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony A230 versus Sony TX100V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A230 was introduced 19 months earlier than the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A230 matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony TX100V

 A230 TX100V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A230

 TX100V A230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 19 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony TX100V

 A230 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A230 and the TX100V.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and TX100V is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and TX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A230 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX100V will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A230 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A230
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography factors
Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery (230 shots)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A230
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
45
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 shots)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A230
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490g (1.08 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Retail pricing $569 $380