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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
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 JX350 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 23 months later than the W230 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JX350 grades against the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony W230

 JX350 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm JX350

 W230 JX350 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W230

 JX350 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JX350 and the W230.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and W230.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JX350 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher JX350 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (130g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Sony W230
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also Known as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
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
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $180