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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed June 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 6 months before the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W310

 Fujifilm Z300 W310 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Fujifilm Z300

 W310 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W310

 Fujifilm Z300 W310 
IntroducedJune 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys physical measurements 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 W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the W310.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and W310.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W310 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (155 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
54
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (155 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than average (155 grams)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W310
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 155g (0.34 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $150