Sony W230 vs Sony WX10
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 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
- Released February 2009
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W230
| WX10 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony WX10
| W230 | WX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony 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 |