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Sony HX400V vs Sony W230

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(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
Sony W230
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W230

 HX400V W230 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony HX400V

 W230 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W230

 HX400V W230 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and W230 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detection focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony W230
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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