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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 23 months after the W230 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AV250 grades versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Sony W230

 AV250 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W230 AV250 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W230

 AV250 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W230 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the AV250 and the W230.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and W230.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AV250 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Sony W230
30
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
33
good max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $160 $180