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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
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
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was introduced 23 months later than the W230 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the JV200 grades versus the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony W230

 JV200 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm JV200

 W230 JV200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony W230

 JV200 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JV200 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JV200 versus the W230.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and W230.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JV200 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern JV200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
29
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
60
lighter than others (125 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Sony W230
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also Known as FinePix JV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $49 $180