Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W230
97 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W230 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segmentsThe XS1 was revealed 3 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the XS1 matches up vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony W230
XS1 | W230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic XS1
W230 | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony W230
XS1 | W230 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the XS1 compared to the W230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and W230 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and W230.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer XS1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 103 grams (0.23 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") | 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 | 260 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $130 | $180 |