Sony A9 vs Sony W230
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Sony A9 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Later Model is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Sony A9 vs Sony W230 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A9 versus Sony W230, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and W230 (12MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A9 was launched 8 years after the W230 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A9 matches up against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A9 vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony W230
A9 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | February 2009 | More modern by 100 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony A9
W230 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony W230
A9 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A9 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Sony A9 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A9 compared to the W230.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and W230 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and W230.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A9 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A9 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent A9 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Sony A9 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-04-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673g (1.48 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $4,498 | $180 |