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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm JX550 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm JX550

 W230 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm JX550 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the W230.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and W230.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Sony W230
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
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really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Sony W230
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction 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
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 format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $180