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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and W230 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 18 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 diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR grades versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony W230

 F300EXR W230 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 W230 F300EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W230

 F300EXR W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR against the W230.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and W230.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The F300EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern F300EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony W230
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Sony W230
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Sony W230
38
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony W230
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $180