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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 5 years before the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm Z300 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX30 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJuly 2013June 2009More recent by 50 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm Z300 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the TX30.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony TX30
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
54
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $230