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Sony A230 vs Sony WX1

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A200
  • Newer Model is Sony A290
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony A230 and Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the A230 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A230 was manufactured 2 months before the WX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A230 grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony WX1

 A230 WX1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A230

 WX1 A230 

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony WX1

 A230 WX1 
ReleasedMay 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A230 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A230 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A230 compared to the WX1.

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and WX1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A230 and WX1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The A230 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A230 Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A230 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony A230 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony WX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-18 2009-08-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $569 $149