• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A230 advantages over Fujifilm AX650

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.12 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 510 vs 420 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Fujifilm AX650 advantages over Sony DSLR-A230

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $549 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 67 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    168g vs 725g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Canon XS

Sony DSLR-A230
Canon XS
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $440
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
Fujifilm AX650
Canon XS
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $440
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Sony DSLR-A230
Sony DSLR-A330
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $530
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
Fujifilm AX650
Sony DSLR-A330
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $530
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Nikon D3000

Sony DSLR-A230
Nikon D3000
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Fujifilm AX650
Nikon D3000
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Sony DSLR-A230
Fujifilm AX300
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Fujifilm AX650
Fujifilm AX300
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Fujifilm AX550

Sony DSLR-A230
Fujifilm AX550
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
Fujifilm AX650
Fujifilm AX550
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
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