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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 5 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm Z30 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WX300 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm Z30 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the WX300.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (110g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 110g (0.24 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $330