Sony A230 vs Sony A65

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A230 vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A230 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A65 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A230 grades versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are provided at Sony A230 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A230 enjoys outer 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A230 against the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A230 and A65 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A230 and A65.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A65 to show extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A230 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.