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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(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
  • Introduced June 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was released 4 months after the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm Z300 S950 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S950 Fujifilm Z300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm Z300 S950 
IntroducedJune 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 has external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the S950.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and S950.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography details
Sony S950 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
54
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
31
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 155 grams (0.34 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $130