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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Z800EXR (1/2") and W530 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Z800EXR was unveiled 5 months prior to the W530 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z800EXR matches up vs the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony W530

 Z800EXR W530 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 W530 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony W530

 Z800EXR W530 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z800EXR vs the W530.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and W530.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W530 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (158g)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Travel photography with Sony W530
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (158 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (158g)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony W530
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical 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 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 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 recording
Type of storage 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 $200 $269