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Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A77
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Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony W230 and Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the W230 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The W230 was manufactured 6 years prior to the A77 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the W230 grades against the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony A77 II

 W230 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony W230

 A77 II W230 
RevealedMay 2014February 2009Newer by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony A77 II

 W230 A77 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W230 enjoys 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) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Sony W230 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W230 versus the A77 II.

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W230 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W230 and A77 II.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The W230 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A77 II will offer extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged W230 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 II Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography highlights
Sony A77 II Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 Sports photography features
Sony A77 II Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography info
Sony A77 II Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W230
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (480 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W230
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
77
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
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Sony W230 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-05-21
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $1,198