Sony HX100V vs Sony W230

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony HX100V versus Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was brought out 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX100V grades vs the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX100V versus Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX100V compared to the W230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and W230 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and W230.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX100V provides an edge in sensor technology.