Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z300 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores vs the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX9
Fujifilm Z300 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm Z300
TX9 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX9
Fujifilm Z300 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 provides physical dimensions 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 TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and TX9.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX9 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-06-12 | 2010-07-08 |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
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 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 | 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 | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $799 |