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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and W380 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was brought out 16 months after the W380 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony W380

 Fujifilm Z900EXR W380 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2010More modern by 16 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 W380 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W380

 Fujifilm Z900EXR W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z900EXR comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the W380.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W380.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z900EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Sports photography with Sony W380
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography info
Sony W380 Travel photography info
65
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than average (151 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W380
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 life 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $44