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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced June 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 8 months prior to the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX5

 Fujifilm Z300 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX5 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2009Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX5

 Fujifilm Z300 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 features outer measurements 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 TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the TX5.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony TX5
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Sony TX5
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
54
features focus via touch
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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weather sealing
has touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
31
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
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built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (155g)
30
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $239