Sony TX200V vs Sony W230

Lets look more closely at the Sony TX200V versus Sony W230, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was announced 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TX200V grades vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX200V versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TX200V versus the W230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and W230.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX200V to give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TX200V provides a benefit in sensor technology.