Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230, 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-W710 was introduced in January 2013 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      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-W710 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 30 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Touch Screen vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Lighter 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz) vs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony W810
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      20.1 MP

      Sony W290
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      12.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W620
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      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-W710.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.2 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 4 cm
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps vs 1.8 fps
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230.

      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 W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W350
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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 W550
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W290
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 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-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        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-W710 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 features a 16.1 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 100 - 3,200. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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.


      Image Stabilization

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

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and 3.90 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.79") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 weighs 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 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-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and give them scores of 55 and 51 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-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

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

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   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-W710

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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