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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP70
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
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XP60 versus Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was released 4 years after the W230 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP60 grades vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP60 W230 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm XP60

 W230 Fujifilm XP60 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP60 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm XP60 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 vs the W230.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP60 and W230.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP60 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP60 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP60
Portrait photography with Sony W230
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
Sports photography with Sony W230
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP60
Vlogging with Sony W230
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $180