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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and W730 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 17 months earlier than the W730 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm F600 EXR W730 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 W730 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Sony W730

 Fujifilm F600 EXR W730 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the W730.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and W730.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W730
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than average (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Sports photography with Sony W730
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (122g)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Vlogging with Sony W730
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $138