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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was launched 23 months after the W230 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3200 scores against the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Sony W230

 S3200 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm S3200

 W230 S3200 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Sony W230

 S3200 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S3200 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S3200 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 against the W230.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and W230 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and W230.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S3200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Otherwise known as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $180