Sony W230 vs Sony WX150
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX150 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony W230 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Sony W230 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W230 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX150 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the W230 grades against the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Sony W230 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony WX150
W230 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony W230
WX150 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony WX150
W230 | WX150 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Sony W230 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W230 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Sony W230 and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the W230 and the WX150.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W230 and WX150.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W230 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $180 | $300 |