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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed June 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm Z300 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX200V Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2009More recent by 32 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm Z300 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the TX200V.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX200V.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (155g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
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has touch to focus
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proof
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $500