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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm Z35 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WX300 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2009Newer by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm Z35 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the WX300.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and WX300.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Sony WX300
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Sony WX300
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $330