Sony RX100 II vs Sony W230

Below is a comprehensive review of the Sony RX100 II and Sony W230, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 II (20MP) and W230 (12MP) and the RX100 II (1") and W230 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 II was brought out 4 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the RX100 II grades versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 II Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 II has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 II and the W230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 II and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and W230.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 II will deliver extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern RX100 II provides an edge in sensor tech.