Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is also often compared to super zooms. The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Alpha DSLR-A200 and the Alpha DSLR-A290) and Canon (such as the EOS Digital Rebel XS and the Rebel T3)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSLR-A230 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), has a marginally larger sensor (APS-C 23.5x15.7mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm), has more storage slots (2 vs 1) and is thinner (2.7" vs 2.9").

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (531 ISO vs 719 ISO), doesn't record movies (none vs 720p @ 30fps), takes slightly lower resolution photos (10 MP vs 12.2 MP), doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen and slightly fewer lenses available (92 lenses vs 162 lenses).

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 1 year older	Significant advantages of the DSLR-A200 (vs the DSLR-A230) None found Significant disadvantages of the DSLR-A200 (vs the DSLR-A230) Has fewer storage slots: 1 vs 2 common strengths of the DSLR-A200 and DSLR-A230 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Fairly small: Prosumer size 131x99x71 mm vs Prosumer size 128x97x68 mm Thin: 2.8" vs 2.7"
	Compare the DSLR-A200 vs the DSLR-A230
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 1 year older $334 - $595 (body only) $449 - $460 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XS (vs the DSLR-A230) Has live view Significantly more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 92 lenses Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XS (vs the DSLR-A230) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7" Smaller sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.7mm common strengths of the Rebel XS and DSLR-A230 Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Prosumer size 128x97x68 mm Thin: 2.6" vs 2.7" Light weight: 502 g vs 490 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 1 year newer $649 18-55mm, 55-200mm lenses	Significant advantages of the DSLR-A290 (vs the DSLR-A230) Significantly higher true resolution: 14 MP vs 10 MP Significant disadvantages of the DSLR-A290 (vs the DSLR-A230) Significantly larger: Professional size 128x97x86 mm vs Prosumer size 128x97x68 mm Much thicker: 3.4" vs 2.7" common strengths of the DSLR-A290 and DSLR-A230 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Multiple storage slots: 2 vs 2
	Compare the DSLR-A290 vs the DSLR-A230
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DSLR-A230) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 531 ISO Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DSLR-A230) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Has fewer storage slots: 1 vs 2 common strengths of the D3100 and DSLR-A230 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 128x97x68 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 490 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $379 (body only) $460 - $550 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DSLR-A230) Lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 531 ISO Has live view Significantly more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 92 lenses Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DSLR-A230) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Smaller sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.7mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.7mm Larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 128x97x68 mm common strengths of the T3 and DSLR-A230 Light weight: 459 g vs 490 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 2 years older $625 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the DSLR-A230) Significantly more lenses available: 162 lenses vs 92 lenses Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the DSLR-A230) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7" Smaller sensor: APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.7mm common strengths of the Rebel XTi and DSLR-A230 Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x94x65 mm vs Prosumer size 128x97x68 mm Thin: 2.6" vs 2.7"
	Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi vs the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSLR-A230 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (APS-C 23.5x15.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), is thinner (2.7" vs 3.9"), shoots RAW, has interchangeable lenses and has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs digital).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.5 fps vs 10 fps) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Nikon Coolpix P500 1 year newer $339 - $350	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the DSLR-A230) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Has a flip-out screen Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the DSLR-A230) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.7mm Has fewer storage slots: 1 vs 2 Built-in lens only common strengths of the P500 and DSLR-A230 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Nikon Coolpix P100 8 months newer	Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the DSLR-A230) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Has a flip-out screen Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the DSLR-A230) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.7mm Has fewer storage slots: 1 vs 2 Built-in lens only common strengths of the P100 and DSLR-A230 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P100 vs the Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v 1 year newer $428	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the DSLR-A230) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Has a flip-out screen Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX100v (vs the DSLR-A230) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.5x15.7mm Has fewer storage slots: 1 vs 2 Built-in lens only common strengths of the DSC-HX100v and DSLR-A230 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Long exposures: 30 seconds vs 30 seconds
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Alpha DSLR-A230