Sony Alpha 6000 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 6000Alpha DSLR-A230
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
      MSRP$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel10.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 16883872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1088
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, Standard
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points1799
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.55x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps2.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 10010.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      DxO Low Light ISO1347531
      DxO Color Depth24.122.3
      DxO Dynamic Range13.111.4
      DxO Overall Score8263
      Video Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")128 x 97 x 68 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"
      Package Weight1.48 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FH50
      Battery Life360 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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