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Sony A230 vs Sony W560

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A230 vs Sony W560 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony A230 and Sony W560, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A230 was revealed 19 months prior to the W560 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A230 grades against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony W560

 A230 W560 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A230

 W560 A230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony W560

 A230 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 has outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony A230 and Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A230 against the W560.

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and W560 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and W560.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A230 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W560 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A230
Portrait photography with Sony W560
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A230
Vlogging with Sony W560
9
lack of video recording
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Sony A230 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony W560
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-05-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 490g (1.08 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $569 $139