Sony A700 vs Sony W230

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A700 vs Sony W230, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A700 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The A700 was brought out 14 months earlier than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A700 scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A700 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A700 enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A700 compared to the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and W230 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and W230.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The A700 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older A700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.