Sony RX10 III vs Sony W230

Here, we are evaluating the Sony RX10 III vs Sony W230, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX10 III (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the RX10 III (1") and W230 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The RX10 III was manufactured 7 years after the W230 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the RX10 III matches up versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX10 III Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 III has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX10 III vs Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the RX10 III versus the W230.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 III and W230 is 53 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 III and W230.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX10 III due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 III will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger RX10 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.