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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP200 versus Sony W730, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 3 months after the W730 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP200 W730 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm XP200

 W730 Fujifilm XP200 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP200 W730 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP200 has got 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) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 versus the W730.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
Travel photography with Sony W730
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
45
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-22 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $138