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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and W620 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 17 months before the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the F300EXR grades against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony W620

 F300EXR W620 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 W620 F300EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W620

 F300EXR W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR and the W620.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and W620.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W620 will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony W620
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
32
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (215 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Sony W620
38
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W620
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $102