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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm X10 W230 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm X10

 W230 Fujifilm X10 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm X10 W230 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
49
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography advice
Sony W230 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
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