FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230
93 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
31
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505
(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
- Revealed February 2009
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Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe JZ500 was introduced 17 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 thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ500 scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Sony W230
| JZ500 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm JZ500
| W230 | JZ500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Sony W230
| JZ500 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 and the W230.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and W230.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm JZ500 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent JZ500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Other name | FinePix JZ505 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $230 | $180 |
