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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm Z30 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm Z30

 W230 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm Z30 W230 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Sony W230 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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