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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched but the Z700EXR (1/2") and W530 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z700EXR was brought out 11 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z700EXR grades versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony W530

 Z700EXR W530 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 W530 Z700EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony W530

 Z700EXR W530 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z700EXR vs the W530.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and W530.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z700EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W530 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Z700EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W530
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography features
Sony W530 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (158g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
55
features focus by touch
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (158 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography info
Sony W530 Landscape photography info
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Vlogging with Sony W530
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (158 grams)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony W530
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $269