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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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 JX370 vs Sony W230 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades vs the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm JX370 W230 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm JX370

 W230 Fujifilm JX370 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm JX370 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX370 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 against the W230.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and W230.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX370 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX370 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
31
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 190 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $159 $180