Sony HX99 vs Sony W230

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX99 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

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.