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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 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
  • Released June 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was launched 5 years prior to the W830 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony W830

 Fujifilm Z300 W830 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm Z300

 W830 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2009Fresher by 55 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W830

 Fujifilm Z300 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 features outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the W830.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and W830.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
Portrait photography with Sony W830
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (155g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
54
features focus via touch
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (155g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
31
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W830
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-12 2014-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $128