Sony W230 vs Sony WX5
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX5 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
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary Sony W230 vs Sony WX5 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Sony W230 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W230 was unveiled 16 months before the WX5 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W230 matches up against the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Sony W230 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony WX5
| W230 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W230
| WX5 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony WX5
| W230 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Sony W230 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W230 has 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) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the W230 compared to the WX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W230 and WX5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged W230 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 gr (0.34 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $250 |