Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Sony W730
Fujifilm F600 EXR | W730 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR
W730 | Fujifilm F600 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Sony W730
Fujifilm F600 EXR | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |