Sony a230 vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a230 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a230 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1D X Mark III is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a230 were released 2009 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III was released 2020. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a230 | 2009 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a230 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a230 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a230 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a230 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
20 MP
19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a 99 % larger resolution than Sony a230. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has a larger ISO-range than Sony a230. Canon EOS 1D X Mark III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Sony a230 has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a230 | 100-3200 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 100-102400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a230
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X Mark III
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a230 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a230 | 2,5 |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 20 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 1D X Mark III. Sadly, the Sony a230 does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III weighs 1440 gr (equal to 3.17 lb) which is 194% heavier than Sony a230 and its 490 gr (or 1.08 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a230 | 490 gr 1.08 lb |
| Canon EOS 1D X Mark III | 1440 gr 3.17 lb |
Sony a230 vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a230 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark III, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Name | Sony a230 | Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Release Year | 2009 | 2020 |
| Release Date | 2009-05-18 | 2020-01-07 |
| MSRP | 549 USD | 6499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 5472 x 3648 pixels |
| Megapixels | 10 MP | 20 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 102400 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 7 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 9 | 191 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 2.7” | 3.2” |
| Screen dots | 230400 | 2100000 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
| Live view | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) | 0.76× |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Frames per second | 2,5 fps | 20 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | 10 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Video recording | No | Yes |
| Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
| Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express |
Connectivity |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| HDMI Output | No | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | Yes |
| Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support) |
| Remote Control | Remote control with N3 type contact | |
| GPS | No |
Yes Built-in |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS 1D X Mark III |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
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LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & dual charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 shots | 2850 shots |
| Width | 128 mm | 158 mm |
| Height | 97 mm | 168 mm |
| Depth | 68 mm | 83 mm |
| Weight | 490 gram | 1440 gram |