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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(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 (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 2 years after the W230 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T300 grades versus the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony W230

 T300 W230 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the FujiFilm T300

 W230 T300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony W230

 T300 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the T300 compared to the W230.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and W230.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer T300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
36
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony W230
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 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 151 gr (0.33 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $180