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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W230, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NEX-5T (16MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NEX-5T (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5T was brought out 4 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-5T matches up against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W230

 NEX-5T W230 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2009More recent by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony NEX-5T

 W230 NEX-5T 

Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W230

 NEX-5T W230 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5T has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony NEX-5T versus Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5T against the W230.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and W230.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony NEX-5T will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5T should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
77
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony W230
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-08-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1015 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $180