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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released June 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 6 months earlier than the W380 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores vs the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W380

 Fujifilm Z300 W380 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Fujifilm Z300

 W380 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W380

 Fujifilm Z300 W380 
ReleasedJune 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 has external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the W380.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and W380.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W380 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography advice
Sony W380 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography info
Sony W380 Sports photography info
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
54
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W380
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-12 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $44