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Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
sony
$199.95
Compact SLR
See Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A290Check price on AmazonSony Alpha DSLR-A290
sony
$229.95
Compact SLR
See Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 full specs
Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Check price on AmazonSony Alpha DSLR-A230
49
69 out of 140
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 wins
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
50
70 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 3200 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 6/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 7/10
6
7
6366
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 leads by 1 point
Resolution
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 4/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 4/10
4
4
1014
Low Light Performance
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 1/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 2/10
1
2
ISO 531ISO 615
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 leads by 1 point
Max ISO Score
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 4/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 4/10
4
4
ISO 3200ISO 3200
Dynamic Range
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 8/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 8/10
8
8
11.4 EV11.5 EV
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 5/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 5/10
5
5
9 points9 points
Video Capabilities
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 2/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 2/10
2
2
NoneNone
Burst Speed
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 5/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 2/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 2/10
2
2
230290
Viewfinder Quality
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 5/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 10/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 9/10
10
9
490549
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 leads by 1 point
Lens Ecosystem
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 6/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 6/10
6
6
143 lenses143 lenses
Value for Money
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 10/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 10/10
10
10
$199.95$229.95
Durability
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230: 1/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A290: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
1
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Tied Categories
11
Equal performance
Categories Won
2
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290