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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 4 years after the W230 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP70 W230 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm XP70

 W230 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm XP70 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the W230.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and W230.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Sony W230
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Sony W230
65
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Sony W230 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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
Battery life 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $180