Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W830
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W830 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and W830 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm Z900EXR was unveiled 3 years before the W830 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores versus the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony W830
Fujifilm Z900EXR | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
W830 | Fujifilm Z900EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | April 2011 | More recent by 33 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony W830
Fujifilm Z900EXR | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z900EXR offers outer 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) and the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the W830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and W830.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W830 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony W830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-04-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $380 | $128 |