Sony A230 vs Sony A35

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony A230 and Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A230 was unveiled 3 years before the A35 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the A230 scores against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A230 enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A230 compared to the A35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and A35 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and A35.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A35 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.