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.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 provides exterior measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Sony QX1 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the QX1 vs the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and W230.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX1 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern QX1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.