Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 12.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 8.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
Maximum aperture | 5.8 |
Focal length equiv | 30 - 120 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 19.69 in |
Macro focus range | 1.57 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | no |
Filter diameter | 1.81 in |
Minimum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
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Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.9 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.8 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Weight | 4.48 oz |
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Width | 3.75 in |
Height | 2.22 in |
Depth | 0.86 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 350 |
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Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | no |
Retracted optics (even in power-on mode) | no |
Image editing modes |
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ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
White balance presets | 8 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | no |
Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Photo effects | Mosaic |
Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230400 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | no |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | MJPEG |
Camera playback | Slide show |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Internal storage | 15.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | yes |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Remote control | No |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
Sony DSC-W230 review, find out how the DSC-W230 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
A nice 12MP camera, easy to use, but no viewfinder.
This 12-megapixel compact camera is fitted with a 4x Zeiss-branded lens (30-120mm film equivalent). The lens is optically stabilised.
12.1-megapixel compact camera with 3in LCD and 4x optical zoom
Sony W230 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 30-120 mm F2.8-5.8 lens. Read our W230 review to find its pros and cons.
At a reasonably low price for budget shoppers, the W230 has quite a few nice features. Unfortunately, the camera has a lens that is not too sturdy, below par image quality and a battery life that will disappoint.
Physical Views The W230 compared to an average CD disc. Cyber-shot W230 Features: 12.1-Megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor with 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios Carl Zeiss 4x Optical Zoom Lens (30-120mm equivalent in 35mm photography) Sony
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