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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 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
  • Launched June 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was introduced 19 months prior to the W510 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W510

 Fujifilm Z300 W510 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Fujifilm Z300

 W510 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W510

 Fujifilm Z300 W510 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the W510.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and W510.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W510 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony W510
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (155g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
54
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Sony W510
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (155 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W510
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.34 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $99