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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
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
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and W230 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was launched 17 months later than the W230 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the F80EXR scores vs the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony W230

 F80EXR W230 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 W230 F80EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony W230

 F80EXR W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR against the W230.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The F80EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher F80EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W230
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (210g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (210 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (210g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 210g (0.46 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $180