Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 was introduced in February 2009 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony W230
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 105 mm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 4 cm vs 10 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.8 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Sony W350
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Reaches Wider Angle 30 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.7
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) vs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      Internal Storage 15 MB vs 45 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W650
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
        Internal Storage15 MB45 MB
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.8 fps1.5 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 17 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.67"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

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      57 mm

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      52 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      POOR
      51
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 and give them scores of 51 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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