Fujifilm X100 vs Sony W830 Specifications

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APS-C 372.9mm²
12.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Fujifilm FinePix X100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Fujifilm FinePix X100 webpage	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	X100	W830
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1200.00	$119.99
Street Price:		$128.00
Date Available:	2011-03-30	2014-02-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	15.9 oz (451 g) includes batteries	4.3 oz (122 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 2.9 x 2.1 in. (127 x 74 x 54 mm)	3.7 x 2.1 x 0.9 in. (93 x 52 x 23 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:		Sony Super HAD
Effective Megapixels:	12.3	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	372.88mm² (23.60mm x 15.80mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.50 microns	1.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,001
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2176 x 1448 (3.2 MP, 3:2), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 2160 (16.6 MP, Other), 7680 x 1440 (11.1 MP, Other), 5120 x 2160 (11.1 MP, Other), 5120 x 1440 (7.4 MP, Other)	5152 x 3864 (19.9 MP, 4:3), 5152 x 2896 (14.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.7	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (24)	1280x720 (30p(9/6Mbps)) 640x480 (30p(3Mbps))
Movie File Format:	H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound	MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound
Composite Video Out:		Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Fixed Fujinon Apsherical lens; 8 elements in 6 groups, Super EBC coating	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, including 5 aspheric elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	35mm	25 - 200mm
Focal Length (actual):	23mm	4.5 - 36mm
Zoom Ratio:	1.00x	8.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2 - f/16 (9 blade aperture diaphram with built-in 3-stop ND filter)	f/3.3 (W) / f/6.3 (T) - ??
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 - 200 cm 3.9 - 78.7 in
Filter Thread:	49.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	body threads w/ adapter	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3x digital zoom in Movie mode	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection AF: Single AF / Continuous AF/MF Distance Indicator; Area/Multi (49-point, 25-point with OVF)	Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Hybrid / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Hybrid. Reverse galilean optical: 90% coverage, 0.5x magnif. EVF: 100% coverage, 0.47-inch, 1440K-dot LCD, 15mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.75x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.8	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	200	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 200-6400, expandable to 100-12800	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight, Warm White, Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting), Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting), Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting), Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/1600 - 2 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Motion panorama, Film simulation, EXR HR/DR/SN modes	Scene modes: High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Soft Skin, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode; D-Range Optimizer: Standard, Plus, Off; Sweep Panorama, Sweep Panorama (360)
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	4.5	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO 1600: approx. 50cm - 9m / 1.6ft. - 29.5.ft.	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 2.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 2.0m (T)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound	MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound
Included Memory:	20.0 MB	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Mechanical shutter release cable
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI, Screw-in Mechanical Shutter Release Cable Socket	Multiuse Terminal (AV(composite)/USB)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.18
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.50
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.40 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.231 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.54 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.014 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Multi-area AF lag = 0.421s
Startup Time:	3.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	1 x Proprietary NP-95	Proprietary NP-BN
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-95 lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	CD-ROM (Viewer software, Raw File Converter etc.)
OS Compatibility:	Viewer: Windows7/Vista/XP, MacOS X 10.6+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	12MP APS-C sensor with EXR processor, 23mm f/2 fixed lens, hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. Offers in-camera PROVIA, Velvia, ASTIA and monochrome filter effects. Has in-camera 3-stop ND filter. Internal microphone is stereo.	Available in black, silver or pink.