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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed June 2009
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 3 years prior to the W550 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up vs the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W550

 Fujifilm Z300 W550 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm Z300

 W550 Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W550

 Fujifilm Z300 W550 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 features physical 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 W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony W550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the W550.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and W550.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W550 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z300
Sports photography with Sony W550
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
54
offers touch focus
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (155g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W550
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 -
Retail pricing $0 $119