Sony RX1 vs Sony W230
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
(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
- Launched February 2009
Sony RX1 vs Sony W230 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Sony RX1 versus Sony W230, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W230 (12MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RX1 was launched 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RX1 grades vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX1 vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W230
RX1 | W230 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | February 2009 | More recent by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony RX1
W230 | RX1 |
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Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W230
RX1 | W230 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony RX1 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Sony RX1 versus Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RX1 and the W230.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W230 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W230.
All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent RX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-02-19 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 482 grams (1.06 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2534 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,798 | $180 |