Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5T & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5T Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony W230
NEX-5T | W230 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 56 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony W230
NEX-5T | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5T and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
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 |