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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 F660EXR vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony W230, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and W230 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 2 years after the W230 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm F660EXR W230 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 W230 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony W230

 Fujifilm F660EXR W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Sony W230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the W230.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and W230.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F660EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (217 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (217g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (217 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $180