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Sony A230 vs Sony W350

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A230 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony A230 and Sony W350, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A230 was released 7 months before the W350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A230 grades versus the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony W350

 A230 W350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A230

 W350 A230 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony W350

 A230 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 features external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Sony A230 and Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A230 and the W350.

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A230 and W350 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and W350.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A230 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W350 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A230
Portrait photography with Sony W350
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A230
Street photography with Sony W350
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony A230 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $569 $200