Sony HX90V vs Sony W230
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63 Overall
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony W230
HX90V | W230 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 75 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony HX90V
W230 | HX90V |
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Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony W230
HX90V | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX90V vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |