- 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 inch 30.7mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm Z800EXR Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-W230 | Z800EXR |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $199.00 | $229.95 |
| Street Price: | $156.16 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-04-01 | 2010-08-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 4.5 oz (127 g) |
5.6 oz
(158 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (95 x 57 x 22 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (98 x 59 x 20 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | SuperCCD EXR |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD | Fujifilm |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.60 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 | Yes |
| 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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 920 (7.1 MP, Other), 5120 x 920 (4.7 MP, Other), 2560 x 920 (2.4 MP, Other), 7680 x 616 (4.7 MP, Other), 5120 x 616 (3.2 MP, Other), 2560 x 616 (1.6 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (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 Zoom |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 30 - 120mm | 35 - 175mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.4 - 21.4mm | 6.4 - 32mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8/7.1 (W) - f/5.8/? (T) | f/3.9 / 6.4 (Wide), f/4.7 / 8.0 (Tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
4 cm to Infinity 1.6 in to Infinity |
9 -
80 cm 3.5 - 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 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; 9-area | TTL Contrast AF / Phase detection AF: Center fixed, Auto area, Place of touch (Touch & Shoot mode) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 3.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 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*1 (*1 image size [M] or [S]) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash WB | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight) / 2(Warm White) / 3(Cool White) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 1 sec | 1/1000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 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 | EXR mode (Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority); Motion Panorama 360, Film simulation, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Dog, Cat |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, Auto, Couple, Group 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, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
| 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. 30cm - 3.9m / 1ft. - 12.8 ft.; Telephoto : Approx. 40cm - 3.2m / 1.3ft. - 10.5ft. |
| 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 | 30.0 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 | 1.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | 5 |
| 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 | 170 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. | Intelligent Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), Touchscreen LCD, Hybrid High-Speed AF, EXR Sensor, 720p HD Movies, HD Output, EXR mode (Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority), Motion Panorama 360, Face Recognition, Easy Web Upload. Available in matte black, red, gold or shell pink. |
