• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A230 advantages over Leica S (Typ 006)

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Less expensive
    $549 vs $21950 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    725g vs 1260g
    Lighter weight
  • More AF points
    9 vs 1
    More AF points improve autofocus
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.4 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica S (Typ 006) advantages over Sony DSLR-A230

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Higher effective ISO
    824 vs 531 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    1.09x vs 0.55x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    37.5 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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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

Leica S (Typ 006)
Canon XS
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Top deck display
  • $440
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lens selection

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) 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

Leica S (Typ 006)
Sony DSLR-A330
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $530
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) 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

Leica S (Typ 006)
Nikon D3000
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Nikon D3000

Compared to Leica S (Typ 007)

Sony DSLR-A230
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S (Typ 006)
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Sony DSLR-A230
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Sony DSLR-A230 vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 006)
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

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