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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Announced June 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 19 months before the TX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm Z300 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX100V Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm Z300 TX100V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 features outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the TX100V.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX100V.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX100V to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony TX100V
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography info
Sony TX100V Travel photography info
54
features focus by touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (155 grams)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $380