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Sony A230 vs Sony TX7

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A230 and Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A230 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A230 scores vs the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony TX7

 A230 TX7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony A230

 TX7 A230 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony TX7

 A230 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony A230 features outside measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A230 and the TX7.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A230 and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and TX7.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The A230 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged A230 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A230
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
offers touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (149g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging info
Sony TX7 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony TX7
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch 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 rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
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