Sony W230 vs Sony WX300

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony W230 versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W230 was launched 5 years before the WX300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W230 matches up versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony W230 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W230 has got 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W230 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the W230 vs the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W230 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W230 and WX300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older W230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.