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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced June 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was released 19 months before the W570 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W570

 Fujifilm Z300 W570 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Fujifilm Z300

 W570 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2009Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W570

 Fujifilm Z300 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 features physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the W570.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and W570.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W570 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Sony W570
54
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W570
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $159