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Sony HX90V vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony HX90V and Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was brought out 6 years after the W230 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX90V grades vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony W230

 HX90V W230 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2009More modern by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony HX90V

 W230 HX90V 

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony W230

 HX90V W230 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX90V and Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HX90V compared to the W230.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and W230.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern HX90V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
45
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX90V
Travel photography with Sony W230
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
Landscape photography with Sony W230
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony W230
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD, XAVC S Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $440 $180