Sony HX99 vs Sony W230
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99/Sony-HX99-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230/Sony-W230-front.jpg)
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Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched September 2018
(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
- Revealed February 2009
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Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Sony HX99 versus Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX99 (18MP) and W230 (12MP) and the HX99 (1/2.3-inch) and W230 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
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The HX99 was brought out 9 years after the W230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX99 grades vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX99 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony W230
HX99 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 117 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony HX99
W230 | HX99 |
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Common features in the Sony HX99 and Sony W230
HX99 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX99 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Sony HX99 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HX99 and the W230.
![Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 size comparison Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX99 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX99 and W230.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX99 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent HX99 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX99-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W230-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony HX99 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2018-09-01 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 638 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD, XAVC S | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 242g (0.53 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
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 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 | 360 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $469 | $180 |