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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was introduced at a similar time to the TX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX1

 Fujifilm Z300 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX1 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX1

 Fujifilm Z300 TX1 
IntroducedJune 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the TX1.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography info
Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Sony TX1
54
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 9cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45 -
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 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $350