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Sony W230 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony W230 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony W230 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W230 was manufactured 10 months prior to the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the W230 grades vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W370

 W230 W370 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W230

 W370 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W370

 W230 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W230 offers external measurements 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W230 and Sony W370 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the W230 vs the W370.

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W230 and W370.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older W230 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W230
Street photography with Sony W370
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Sony W230 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W370
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $230