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Sony W230 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony W230 vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W230 was released 22 months earlier than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the W230 scores vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W570

 W230 W570 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W230

 W570 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W570

 W230 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W230 has got 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) while the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W230 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the W230 and the W570.

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W230 and W570.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older W230 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 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 rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $159