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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm JZ200 W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 W230 Fujifilm JZ200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm JZ200 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the W230.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and W230.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $180