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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP120
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony A300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was brought out 10 years after the A300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up versus the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Sony A300

 Fujifilm XP130 A300 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2008More modern by 122 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Fujifilm XP130

 A300 Fujifilm XP130 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony A300

 Fujifilm XP130 A300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the A300.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and A300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP130 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm XP130 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP130 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP130
Portrait photography with Sony A300
42
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography info
Sony A300 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography highlights
Sony A300 Sports photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP130
Travel photography with Sony A300
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging info
Sony A300 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Sony A300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-01-24 2008-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 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 207 grams (0.46 lbs) 632 grams (1.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $171 $0