Sony W230 vs Sony WX9
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony W230 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony W230 vs Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W230 was revealed 22 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W230 grades versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Sony W230 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony WX9
W230 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W230
WX9 | W230 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony WX9
W230 | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony W230 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W230 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Sony W230 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W230 against the WX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Sony W230 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W230 and WX9.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX9 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged W230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony W230 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 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 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $180 | $188 |