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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced June 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z300 was released 5 years prior to the WX220 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Sony WX220

 Fujifilm Z300 WX220 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Fujifilm Z300

 WX220 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2009Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Sony WX220

 Fujifilm Z300 WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the WX220.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and WX220.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX220 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Sony WX220
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
54
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition (155g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Sony WX220
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-06-12 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $198