Sony a7 IV vs Sony a230
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7 IV and Sony a230. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a7 IV were released 2021 and Sony a230 was released 2009. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7 IV | 2021 |
Sony a230 | 2009 |
Type of camera
Sony a7 IV is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a230 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7 IV has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a230 has a "Sony APS-C"-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 a7 IV | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Sony a230 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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)
Resolution
Sony a7 IV has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a230 has 10 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7 IV |
33 MP
32741376 pixels 7008 x 4672 |
Sony a230 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Sony a7 IV has a 226 % 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
Sony a7 IV has a larger ISO-range than Sony a230. Sony a7 IV has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Sony a230 has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7 IV | 100-51200 |
Sony a230 | 100-3200 |
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 a7 IV
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a230
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7 IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Sony a230 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7 IV | 10 |
Sony a230 | 2,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a7 IV. Unfortunately Sony a230 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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.
Sony a7 IV weighs 659 gr (equal to 1.45 lb) which is 34% heavier than Sony a230 and its 490 gr (or 1.08 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7 IV | 659 gr 1.45 lb |
Sony a230 | 490 gr 1.08 lb |
Sony a7 IV vs Sony a230 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7 IV and Sony a230, 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 a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Name | Sony a7 IV | Sony a230 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Release Year | 2021 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2021-10-21 | 2009-05-18 |
MSRP | 2499 USD | 549 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Resolution | 7008 x 4672 pixels | 3872 x 2592 pixels |
Megapixels | 33 MP | 10 MP |
Image Processor | BIONZ XR | Bionz |
Image |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 3200 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 759 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 2.7” |
Screen dots | 1036800 | 230400 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3686400 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Frames per second | 10 fps | 2,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 10 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7 IV |
Sony a230 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
|
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 580 shots | 230 shots |
Width | 131 mm | 128 mm |
Height | 96 mm | 97 mm |
Depth | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Weight | 659 gram | 490 gram |