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Sony A7R III vs Sony W230

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Replacement is Sony A7R IV
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
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony A7R III vs Sony W230, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and W230 (12MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was introduced 8 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A7R III scores versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony W230

 A7R III W230 
RevealedOctober 2017February 2009More recent by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony A7R III

 W230 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony W230

 A7R III W230 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7R III has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A7R III vs the W230.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and W230 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and W230.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R III having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R III will provide more detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A7R III will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
fantastic MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (650 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (650 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic MP (42 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (650 shots)
two card slots
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Sony A7R III vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony W230
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-10-25 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 grams (1.45 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $2,800 $180