Sony A230 vs Sony TX9

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A230 versus Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A230 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The A230 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TX9 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A230 matches up against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony A230 has got 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) while the Sony TX9 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A230 compared to the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and TX9 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and TX9.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A230 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX9 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.