Sony W230 vs Sony WX70
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony WX70
W230 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W230
WX70 | W230 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony WX70
W230 | WX70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $180 | $242 |