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Sony W230 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony W230 vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony W230 and Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W230 was introduced 10 months before the W350 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W230 matches up vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W350

 W230 W350 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W230

 W350 W230 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W350

 W230 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W230 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W230 vs the W350.

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W230 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W230 and W350.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older W230 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
37
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W230
Vlogging with Sony W350
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony W230 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $200