Sony QX30 vs Sony W230

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony QX30 vs Sony W230, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was introduced 5 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the QX30 grades versus the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX30 has got external dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the QX30 versus the W230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and W230.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent QX30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.