Sony W230 vs Sony A65

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony W230 vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the W230 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The W230 was brought out 3 years prior to the A65 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W230 matches up versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Sony W230 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W230 features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W230 vs the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W230 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W230 and A65.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W230 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will resolve more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged W230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.