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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 F750EXR vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F750EXR and Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and W230 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F750EXR grades versus the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm F750EXR W230 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 W230 Fujifilm F750EXR 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Sony W230

 Fujifilm F750EXR W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F750EXR comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR versus the W230.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F750EXR and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F750EXR and W230.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F750EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F750EXR will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F750EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (234 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Landscape photography with Sony W230
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F750EXR
Vlogging with Sony W230
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 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 234g (0.52 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $445 $180