Sony A230 vs Sony W230

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A230 and Sony W230, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched but the A230 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was launched 3 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the A230 scores versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A230 has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A230 and the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and W230 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and W230.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A230 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W230 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.