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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-W220DSC-W230
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9595
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5757
Weight (g)118127
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HADSony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.71.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEGMPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connection-Component
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)30.00 - 120.0030.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-4
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 25
  • 2
  • 22
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9-Area, Center, SpotContrast Detection; 9-area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/1600 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-patternMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, High Sensitivity,Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater, GourmetEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, Underwater
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Wide: 3.9m, Tele: 1.9mISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1515
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-connectior. optional vmc-hd2 cable required for hdtv (stills only)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.69-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.71.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.37-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370350
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary Info LITHIUM
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition and Dynamic Range OptimizerOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range Optimizer



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