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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released June 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured within a month of the WX1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony WX1

 Fujifilm Z300 WX1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Fujifilm Z300

 WX1 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony WX1

 Fujifilm Z300 WX1 
AnnouncedJune 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 features outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z300 versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the WX1.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and WX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
54
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony WX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-12 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $149