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Sony W230 vs Sony A65

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony W230
(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
Sony A65
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony A65

 W230 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony W230

 A65 W230 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2009Newer by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony A65

 W230 A65 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W230 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W230 and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W230 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography details
Sony A65 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography info
Sony A65 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W230
Sports photography with Sony A65
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
Sony A65 Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
Sony A65 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
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Sony W230 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony SLT-A65
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