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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
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
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W230 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 4 years after the W230 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony W230

 Fujifilm X20 W230 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Fujifilm X20

 W230 Fujifilm X20 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony W230

 Fujifilm X20 W230 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the W230.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and W230 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and W230.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Sony W230 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Sony W230
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Sony W230
61
good battery power (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Sony W230
 Fujifilm X20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
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 Single Single
Cost at release $500 $180