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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released 2 years after the W230 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP50 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm XP50

 W230 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP50 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the W230.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and W230.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Sony W230 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Sony W230 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Sony W230
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 220 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $180