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Sony W230 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 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 W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W230 vs Sony W560 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W560

 W230 W560 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W230

 W560 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W560

 W230 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W230
Travel photography with Sony W560
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 Vlogging features
Sony W560 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony W230 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $139