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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and W530 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was introduced 3 months after the W530 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm Z900EXR W530 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 W530 Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W530

 Fujifilm Z900EXR W530 
AnnouncedApril 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the W530.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W530.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
65
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Landscape photography with Sony W530
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Sony W530
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W530
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 life 220 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
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