This post is a compilation of links to the following Sony Cybershot DSC-W230 compact digital camera resources:
- Introduction.
- Professional and user reviews, owner opinions and experiences, tests, ratings, conclusions and feedback.
- Sample photos and examples, image galleries and user pictures, movie / video clips and footage.
- References and other resources.
Sony has made the W230 available in the following four colors:
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Introduction, and basic specs
The Sony DSC-W230 was introduced on 17-February-2009 (read the press release), and has a 4x zoom lens that has a range of 30 — 120mm (in 35mm equivalent terms).
An extract of the press release reads:
The W230 model has iSCN that detects up to five scene conditions, face detection with child and adult priority, and the Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization feature. You can turn on these features in auto mode to make the W230 camera intelligent.
Resolution is 12.1 MP, and the size of the CCD sensor is a 1/2.3 ” (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²). This gives a pixel density of 43 MP/cm².
Basic specifications:
- Storage: Memory Stick Duo media, Internal.
- Power: Sony NP-BG1 or NP-FG1 Lithium-ion battery pack.
- Weight: Approx. 156g (5.5oz) (including NP-BG1 battery pack, “Memory Stick Duo” media).
- Dimensions: 95.2 × 56.5 × 21.8mm (3 3/4 × 2 1/4 × 7/8inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions).
Visit DPReview for the complete specs on the Cyber-Shot DSC-W230.
Professional and user reviews, owner opinions and experiences, tests, ratings, conclusions and feedback
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 review by Tim Moynihan, Macworld.com — Tim writes:
In our lab jury evaluations, the DSC-W230 earned an overall image quality score of Good. Color accuracy and low levels of distortion were strong suits, but the W230’s flash didn’t do a great job of lighting entire scenes evenly. Flash exposure quality was a weak spot.
Sony Cyber-shot W230 Review at Steve’s Digicams — Steve concludes:
Image quality is only average for a 12-megapixel consumer model, and not quite what I would have expected from a Sony camera. While the camera does capture excellent exposure and pleasing colors, there is a good amount of softness to the photos, and I saw above average amount of noise and CA (aka purple fringing) throughout our outdoor photos. While most of this has to be seen when viewing an image at 75 — 100%, it is possible that you would see traces in larger prints. However, while the W230 didn’t impress me outdoors, the camera did well when shooting indoor people photos. I did see a good amount of Red-eye, which is typical for cameras in this category, however like other Sony models, the W230 offers an effective Red-eye Correction feature in the Playback menu.
Summary of Customer Ratings and Reviews on Sony Style USA — Click the Reviews tab to see owner feedback on the W230. At the time of writing, Jun 30, 2009, the overall rating score for the camera is 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on two opinions.
Customer reviews on Amazon — At the time of writing, Jun 30, 2009, the W230 has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Sample photos and examples, image galleries and user pictures, movie / video clips and footage
Sony Cyber-shot W230 hands on review samples at Steve’s Digicams — There are 18 full-resolution image examples and three movie capture / video clip / footage files that you can download.
References and other resources
Official websites for the W230 — There’s Sony Style USA, where you can obtain the full list of features, specifications and accessories.
For technical and support matters on the W230, visit Sony eSupport. There is an Acrobat PDF Instruction Manual (3.1 MB) for the W230, which you can download from this page (or try right-clicking this link to download directly to your hard disk).