Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230
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33 Features
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
(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

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was announced at a similar time to the W230 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony W230
Fujifilm Z30 | W230 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm Z30
W230 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W230
Fujifilm Z30 | W230 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the W230.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and W230.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W230 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $150 | $180 |