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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm Z300 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX20 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2009More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm Z300 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
19
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
40
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 Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony TX20
59
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)
67
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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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
23
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
50
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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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
54
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)
72
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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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
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
52
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
27
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)
35
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony 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
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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