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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • New Model is Sony A290
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 20 months after the A230 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony A230

 Fujifilm F500 EXR A230 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009More modern by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 A230 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony A230

 Fujifilm F500 EXR A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony A230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the A230.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and A230 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and A230.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony A230 Portrait photography highlights
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Sony A230 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Sony A230
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
Sony A230 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Sony A230 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony A230
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 490 gr (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $430 $569