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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was announced 23 months after the W230 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AX350 matches up versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Sony W230

 AX350 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm AX350

 W230 AX350 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W230

 AX350 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the AX350 and the W230.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AX350 and W230.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher AX350 will have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Sony W230
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Otherwise known as FinePix AX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall 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 type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $180