Sony HX400V vs Sony W230
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Overview
Let's look closer at the Sony HX400V versus Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HX400V was revealed 5 years later than the W230 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX400V matches up versus the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W230
HX400V | W230 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony HX400V
W230 | HX400V |
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Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W230
HX400V | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX400V has outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX400V versus Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX400V and the W230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and W230 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and W230.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX400V to deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern HX400V is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $448 | $180 |