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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the XZ-10 grades against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony W230

 XZ-10 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus XZ-10

 W230 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W230

 XZ-10 W230 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the XZ-10 and the W230.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer XZ-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
Portrait photography with Sony W230
45
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W230
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-30 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $428 $180