Sony DSLR-A230 vs Fujifilm X-A2

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Sony DSLR-A230 vs Fujifilm X-A2

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A230 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A2.
Compare Fujifilm X-A2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A230 advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 4.82 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

510 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.36 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Sony DSLR-A230

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
40 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Newer
10 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
920k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.3 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.5 fps vs 2.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Sony DSLR-A230 Review

Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.
No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.
Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon XS

Sony DSLR-A230

Canon XS

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$440
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Canon XS

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon XS

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$440
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon XS

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Sony DSLR-A230

Sony DSLR-A330

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
More viewfinder magnification

$530
APS-C

Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony DSLR-A330

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$530
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A230

Nikon D3000

$549
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Nikon D3000

Fujifilm X-A2

Nikon D3000

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon D3000

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony DSLR-A230

Sony NEX-6

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Sony DSLR-A230

Fujifilm X-E2

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-E2

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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