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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 12 months after the W230 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm JV150 W230 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm JV150

 W230 Fujifilm JV150 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm JV150 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JV150 versus Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the W230.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and W230.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JV150 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $180