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Sony W230 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony W230 vs Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W230 was introduced 22 months prior to the W510 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W230 scores versus the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W510

 W230 W510 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W230

 W510 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W510

 W230 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W230 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W230 compared to the W510.

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W230 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W230 and W510.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged W230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W230
Landscape photography with Sony W510
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W230
Vlogging with Sony W510
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W230 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $99