Sony W230 vs Sony WX70

Here, we are reviewing the Sony W230 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W230 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W230 scores versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are available at Sony W230 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W230 provides 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) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W230 vs the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W230 and WX70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older W230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.