Table 1 Comparison of major specifications among IXY 230, IXY 330, IXY 220 and IXY 320
Specification IXY 230 IXY 330 IXY 220 IXY 320
Lens
(135 format equivalent focal length)
24-65mm F4.5-8.0
(30-81mm)
23-69mm F4.5-9.9
(29-87mm)
26-52mm F4.2-6.7
(32.5-65mm)
23-46mm F4.2-5.6
(29-58mm)
Zoom ratio (x) 2.7 3 2 2
Focusing range (m) 0.45-Inf. 0.6-Inf. 0.45-Inf. 0.45-Inf.
Maximum image magnification (X) 0.17 0.13 0.13 0.11
Autofocus (AF) Hybrid AF -- (3) -- (1)
Active AF (1) -- (1) --
Center-point
focusing
AF steps (W) 179 86 200 77
AF steps (T) 239 199 266 108
Viewfinder Real-image zoom
viewfinder
Magnification (X) 0.39-1.06 0.33-0.99 0.42-0.84 0.33-0.66
Eye point (mm) 15 15 15 15
Shutter speed Maximum (Sec) 1/500 1/500 1/560 1/900
Minimum (Sec) 2 2 2 2
Built-in flash Retractable type Sliding --
Fixed type -- -- --
Guide No.
(ISO100•m)
9.9 11.5 10.3 7.4
Coupling range
(ISO200•m)
0.45-5.2 0.6-6.2 0.45-5.8 0.45-4.2
Autoflash in low light
Autoflash in backlight -- --
Automatic backlight exposure
compensation
-- --
IX data record Date
Title
Print format
Cartridge loading
direction
Flash on/off
Subject brightness
Magnification
Artificial lighting source
Flash exposure
Lighting conditions
(Front / Back)
-- --
Print quantity
Wireless remote control receiver function
MRC (Mid-Roll Change) capability
Film type validation display
Safety lock for cartridge chamber cover
Custom Functions --
Battery life
(number of cartridges of 25-exposure
films with 50% flash usage in normal
temperature)
8 8 8 10
Battery CR2x1 CR2x1 CR2x1 CR2x1
Exterior finish Material Plastic Metal
(stainless steel)
Plastic Metal
(stainless steel)
Color Silver Silver Silver Silver
Dimensions
(mm)
Width 95 95 93 87
Height 64 64.5 63 57
Depth 34.5 32 30 24.5
Weight (w/o battery, g) 180 205 150 170
Price (excluding tax, Yen) 36,000 60,000 33,000 46,000
Wireless remote controller /
carrying case
Released in Japan February, 2001 March, 1998 March, 2000 March, 1999