Sony QX1 vs Sony W230

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony QX1 versus Sony W230, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was revealed 5 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the QX1 scores versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.