Sony W230 vs Sony W570
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96 Imaging
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Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W230 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W570
W230 | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W230
W570 | W230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W570
W230 | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony W230 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |