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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230

Portability
80
Imaging
59
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X100T and Sony W230, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and W230 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100T was launched 5 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100T being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T scores vs the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm X100T W230 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm X100T

 W230 Fujifilm X100T 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Sony W230

 Fujifilm X100T W230 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100T offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100T and Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100T against the W230.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and W230 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100T and W230.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100T because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X100T will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100T should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100T
Sports photography with Sony W230
58
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
73
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
37
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Sony W230
 Fujifilm X100TSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X100T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-12 2009-02-17
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 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 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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