Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony A500
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Released June 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2009
- Replacement is Sony A560
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Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony A500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm Z300 was introduced 2 months before the A500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores vs the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony A500
| Fujifilm Z300 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Fujifilm Z300
| A500 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony A500
| Fujifilm Z300 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the A500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and A500 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and A500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z300 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A500 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2009-06-12 | 2009-08-27 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 9cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 630g (1.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $0 | $638 |
