Sony A230 vs Sony WX5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony A230 versus Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the A230 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A230 was brought out 13 months earlier than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A230 grades against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A230 features exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A230 versus the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and WX5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A230 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX5 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.