Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 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
- Announced June 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 19 months before the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W530
Fujifilm Z300 | W530 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm Z300
W530 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | June 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W530
Fujifilm Z300 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the W530.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and W530.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W530 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-06-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $269 |