Sony A230 vs Sony W290

Lets look more closely at the Sony A230 versus Sony W290, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A230 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was revealed 3 months later than the W290 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A230 matches up versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A230 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A230 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A230 vs the W290.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and W290 is 69 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and W290.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A230 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W290 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.