Sony TX100V vs Sony W230

Lets look more in depth at the Sony TX100V and Sony W230, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was manufactured 23 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TX100V grades vs the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX100V compared to the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and W230.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX100V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TX100V provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.