Sony A230 vs Sony TX30

Here, we are reviewing the Sony A230 and Sony TX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A230 was brought out 5 years earlier than the TX30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A230 scores vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A230 offers external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Sony A230 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A230 compared to the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and TX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and TX30.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A230 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX30 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.