Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230
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38 Features
57 Overall
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34 Features
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Released July 2012
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
(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 X10 vs Sony W230 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and W230 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 3 years after the W230 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony W230
Fujifilm X10 | W230 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm X10
W230 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W230
Fujifilm X10 | W230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and W230.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-07-11 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/2.8-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $600 | $180 |