Sony QX10 vs Sony W230

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

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.

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

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.