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Sony A700 vs Sony W230

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
Sony W230
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony A700 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A700 vs Sony W230, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A700 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The A700 was brought out 14 months earlier than the W230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A700 scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony W230

 A700 W230 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony A700

 W230 A700 
IntroducedFebruary 2009December 2007Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony W230

 A700 W230 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A700 enjoys outer measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A700 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A700 compared to the W230.

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and W230 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and W230.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The A700 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older A700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography factors
Sony W230 Travel photography factors
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A700
Vlogging with Sony W230
9
no video shooting
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony A700 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony W230
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2007-12-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 768 grams (1.69 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 581 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,000 $180