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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and W730 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 12 months before the W730 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony W730

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR W730 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

		

		

			
 W730 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W730

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR W730 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the W730.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and W730.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
35
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks RAW support
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Sony W730
58
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks RAW support
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (122g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Sony W730
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks phase detect AF
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Sony W730
66
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than competition in class (122g)
 includes focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
39
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
35
 fairly wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $138