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Sony S950 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Sony S950 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony S950 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S950 was manufactured very close to the W230 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S950 matches up vs the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony W230

 S950 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony S950

 W230 S950 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony W230

 S950 W230 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony S950 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Sony S950 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S950 and the W230.

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S950 and W230.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W230 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony S950
Portrait photography with Sony W230
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography factors
Sony W230 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony S950
Vlogging with Sony W230
9
lack of video recording
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Sony S950 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony W230
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $180