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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T5
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 X-T4 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony W230, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 11 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades versus the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm X-T4 W230 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2009Fresher by 135 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 W230 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm X-T4 W230 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys outside dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the W230.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and W230 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and W230.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T4 will produce extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than average (607 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
75
better than average battery (500 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (607 grams)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography info
Sony W230 Landscape photography info
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (500 shots)
has double storage slots
37
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
heavier than average (607g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-24 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607g (1.34 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 life 500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Cost at launch $1,700 $180