- 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.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm JX280 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-W230 | JX280 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $199.00 | $149.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2009-04-01 | 2010-08-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 4.5 oz (127 g) |
4.6 oz
(130 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (95 x 57 x 22 mm) |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (93 x 55 x 23 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.44 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | 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: |
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) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2864 (12.3 MP, 3:2), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (Exif v2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.7 | 1.2 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | Component | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,) | Fujinon |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 120mm | 28 - 140mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5.4 - 21.4mm | 5 - 25mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8/7.1 (W) - f/5.8/? (T) | F3.6 / F8 (wide); F5.9 / F13 (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
10 -
80 cm 3.9 - 31.5 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 22x Smart Zoom | Up to 6.7x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; 9-area | Contrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
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: | 8.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* 3mp and lower resolutions) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash WB | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 1 sec | 1/1400 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 256-zone Multi |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, Underwater, Gourmet | Natural Light, Natural Light with Flash, Portrait, Baby, Smile, Landscape, Motion Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synch, Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Red-eye removal can be turned off/on |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T) | ISO Auto: Wide: approx. 40cm–3.0 m/1.3ft.–9.8 ft., Telephoto: approx. 80 cm–2.0 m/2.6 ft.–6.6 ft. Macro approx. 30 cm–80 cm/1.0 ft.–2.6 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
Included Memory: | 15.0 MB | 24.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | 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: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | HD Player (optional extra) | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.7 | 1.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 3 |
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): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 180 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary Info LITHIUM | Proprietary NP-45A |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | 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. | HD Movies (720p), Tracking AF, Smile & Blink Detection, Scene Recognition Auto, Motion Panorama Mode with Auto Stitch, Face Detection and Automatic Red-eye Removal. Available in black. |