Sony RX10 vs Sony W230

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony RX10 versus Sony W230, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the RX10 (1") and W230 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 was unveiled 5 years after the W230 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX10 scores versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX10 compared to the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 and W230 is 58 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX10 will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger RX10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.