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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced June 2009
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm Z300 W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm Z300

 W530 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2011June 2009More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W530

 Fujifilm Z300 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony W530
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (155g)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
54
offers touch focus
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (155g)
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W530
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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
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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