Sony W230 vs Sony A65
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Sony W230 vs Sony A65 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- Replacement is Sony A68
Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony W230 vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the W230 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W230 was brought out 3 years prior to the A65 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W230 matches up versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Sony W230 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony A65
W230 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony W230
A65 | W230 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 33 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony A65
W230 | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W230 features physical 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) and the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W230 vs Sony A65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W230 vs the A65.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W230 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W230 and A65.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W230 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will resolve more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged W230 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 30-120mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 622 gr (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $180 | $700 |