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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2013
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was brought out 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the N Facebook ready matches up versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Sony W230

 N Facebook ready W230 
AnnouncedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 W230 N Facebook ready 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony W230

 N Facebook ready W230 

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready has got exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon N Facebook ready and Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the N Facebook ready versus the W230.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and W230.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Street photography with Sony W230
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Sports photography with Sony W230
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
72
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readySony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $180