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Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Updated by Sony A290
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A230 was revealed 3 years before the TX200V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A230 scores vs the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony TX200V

 A230 TX200V 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A230

 TX200V A230 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony TX200V

 A230 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony A230 enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A230 and the TX200V.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and TX200V is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and TX200V.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A230 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX200V will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A230
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
environment proofing
offers touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography info
Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging advice
Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-05-18 2012-01-30
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $569 $500