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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 2013
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
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP200 versus Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was unveiled 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up versus the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP200 W230 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm XP200

 W230 Fujifilm XP200 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP200 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 against the W230.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and W230.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography factors
Sony W230 Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Sony W230
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $180