Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
Fujifilm Z300
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- 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 TX20
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2012
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Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm Z300 was announced 3 years before the TX20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX20
| Fujifilm Z300 | TX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm Z300
| TX20 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | June 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX20
| Fujifilm Z300 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the TX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX20.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony TX20
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
good battery (250 per charge)
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-06-12 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | 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 alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $0 | $330 |
