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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 6 months before the TX7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX7

 Fujifilm Z300 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX7 Fujifilm Z300 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX7

 Fujifilm Z300 TX7 
AnnouncedJune 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 provides external 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 TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the TX7.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX7.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z300 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX7 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony TX7
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Sony TX7
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
54
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
31
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (155 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $300