Canon XS vs Sony DSC-W230 Specifications

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APS-C 328.6mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
30.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-W230 Review.

Detailed specifications
Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

Links
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Canon T3 XS vs T3
General
Model Number:	XS	DSC-W230
Alternate Model Number(s):	EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F
Camera Format:	SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$199.00
Street Price:	$439.79
Date Available:	2008-08-15	2009-04-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	25.0 oz (710 g) includes batteries, kit lens	4.5 oz (127 g)
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (126 x 98 x 62 mm)	3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in. (95 x 57 x 22 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Sony Super HAD
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	12.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	328.56mm² (22.20mm x 14.80mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.71 microns	1.54 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit Raw	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.9	1.7
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		640x480 (30/16.6) 320x240 (8.3)
Movie File Format:		MPEG1
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		Component

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	n/a
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm	30 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	5.4 - 21.4mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38	f/2.8/7.1 (W) - f/5.8/? (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x Precision, up to 22x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points	Contrast Detection; 9-area
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.51x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.81x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	8.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash WB
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/1600 - 1 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program	Easy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, Underwater, Gourmet
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II auto flash	Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	ISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit Raw
Movie File Format:		MPEG1
Included Memory:	No memory included	15.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3)
Connections (extended):	Wired remote socket

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.69
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	5
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.9	1.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	7	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.104 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.17 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.087 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E5	Proprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)	Sony CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer, In-camera Retouching, HD Slide Show with music. Available in silver, black, red and blue.