Sony W230 vs Sony W560

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony W230 versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W230 was manufactured 22 months prior to the W560 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W230 matches up versus the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W230 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W230 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sony W230 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the W230 and the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W230 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W230 and W560.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W560 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older W230 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.