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Sony QX10 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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
  • Released February 2009
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Sony QX10 and Sony W230, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was released 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the QX10 matches up vs the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony W230

 QX10 W230 
ReleasedSeptember 2013February 2009Fresher by 56 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony QX10

 W230 QX10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony W230

 QX10 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony QX10 offers exterior measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the QX10 versus the W230.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and W230.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger QX10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX10
Portrait photography with Sony W230
36
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX10
Street photography with Sony W230
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (105g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (105 grams)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony W230
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony W230
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-09-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 3 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 105 gr (0.23 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, -
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $180