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Sony W230 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony W230 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W230 was announced 3 years prior to the WX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W230 scores versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony WX30

 W230 WX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W230

 WX30 W230 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony WX30

 W230 WX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W230 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the W230 and the WX30.

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W230 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W230 and WX30.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged W230 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W230
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W230
Sports photography with Sony WX30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX30 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W230
Vlogging with Sony WX30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Price at launch $180 $259