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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
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 F900EXR vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled within a month of the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm F900EXR W730 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 W730 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony W730

 Fujifilm F900EXR W730 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the W730.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and W730.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Sony W730
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
low battery (260 CIPA)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (232g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
47
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
low battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging details
Sony W730 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-30 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 grams (0.51 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $138