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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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 A150 vs Sony W230 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A150 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed at a similar time to the W230 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up versus the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm A150 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm A150

 W230 Fujifilm A150 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm A150 W230 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and 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") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 compared to the W230.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A150 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and W230.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W230 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Sony W230
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
Sports photography with Sony W230
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
Vlogging with Sony W230
25
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $180