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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-W230W650
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9594
Width (mm)2219
Height (mm)5756
Weight (g)127124
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HADSony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.116.1
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)1.541.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
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)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.71
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1MP4 (AVC/H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, : 6 elements in 5 groups (including 3 asph,)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)30.00 - 120.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)45
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.16 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)45
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 22
  • 2
  • 36
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9-areaContrast Detection: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot AF, Tracking Focus
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 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
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 11/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Smile, Softsnap, Landscape, Twilight portrait, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, UnderwaterPanorama, High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Pet Mode, Gourmet
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto / flash on / slow synchro / flash off
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.2m - 3.9m(W), 0.5m - 1.9m(T)ISO Auto: Approx.0.3m to 3.7m(11 7/8 inches to 12 feet 1 3/4 inches)(W) / Approx.1.0m to 1
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1527
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 (av/usb)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.71
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350220
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUMProprietary NP-BN
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Dynamic Range OptimizerOptical Image Stabilization, New 360 degree Sweep Panorama mode, 720p Movies, 4 "Picture Effects" (Toy Camera, Partial Color



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