Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27
69 Imaging
50 Features
40 Overall
46
Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Pentax WS80 versus Sony A230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WS80 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very comparable but the WS80 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WS80 was announced 3 months after the A230 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WS80 scores against the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony A230
| WS80 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Pentax WS80
| A230 | WS80 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony A230
| WS80 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WS80 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WS80 versus Sony A230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the WS80 compared to the A230.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WS80 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and A230.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The WS80 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher.
Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneStreet Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideSports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsLandscape Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Pentax WS80 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2009-08-05 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 490g (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI68 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $220 | $569 |