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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and W730 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 3 years prior to the W730 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F300EXR grades vs the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony W730

 F300EXR W730 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 W730 F300EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W730

 F300EXR W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR vs the W730.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and W730.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W730 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Sony W730
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W730
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 - 240 photos
Battery form - 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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $138