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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony TX9

 Fujifilm Z300 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm Z300

 TX9 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJuly 2010June 2009Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX9

 Fujifilm Z300 TX9 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Sony TX9
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Sony TX9
54
features focus via touch
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony TX9
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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