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Sony A230 vs Sony W800

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 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
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • Renewed by Sony A290
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony A230 vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Sony A230 vs Sony W800, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A230 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) and the A230 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A230 was launched 5 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A230 matches up vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony W800

 A230 W800 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony A230

 W800 A230 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2009Newer by 57 months

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony W800

 A230 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A230 provides external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A230 against the W800.

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A230 and W800 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A230 and W800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A230 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W800 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography info
Sony W800 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography highlights
Sony W800 Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than average (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Sony A230 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony W800
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-18 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD 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 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - AVI MPEG4
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 490g (1.08 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN
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
Price at launch $569 $90