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Sony A230 vs Sony W710

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony A230 vs Sony W710 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony A230 versus Sony W710, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was brought out 4 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A230 matches up vs the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony W710

 A230 W710 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony A230

 W710 A230 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 44 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony W710

 A230 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need 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") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Sony A230 versus Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A230 compared to the W710.

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and W710 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A230 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W710 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A230 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (114g)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Sony A230 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony W710
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $569 $90