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Sony W230 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Sony W230 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W230 was brought out 22 months before the WX10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W230 scores against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony WX10

 W230 WX10 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W230

 WX10 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony WX10

 W230 WX10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W230 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the W230 compared to the WX10.

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W230 and WX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged W230 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W230
Street photography with Sony WX10
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
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 Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $200