Fujifilm Z300 with Sony W830 Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 and Sony W830 Main Features

  • June, 2009
  • January, 2014
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 36-180 mm (5x) F3.9-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 25-200 mm (8x) F3.3-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 92 x 57 x 19 mm, 155g.
  • 93 x 52 x 23 mm, 122g.
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Fujifilm Z300 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
32
Value for money score
52
Portability score
98
Overall score
33

Sony W830 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
30
Value for money score
52
Portability score
99
Overall score
34

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 with Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Overview


Let's compare FujiFilm FinePix Z300 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Fujifilm Z300 was released in 2009, and Sony W830 in 2014. Cyber-shot DSC-W830 is newer, which is a plus. FinePix Z300 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-W830 is greater than that of FinePix Z300. The difference of 10 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (FinePix Z300), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony W830, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Fujifilm Z300 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General FinePix Z300 Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FinePix Z300 Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Announced June, 2009 January, 2014
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 9 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.50 2.80
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max Native ISO 1600 3200
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 640 x 480 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model NP-45 NP-BN
Physical
Weight 155 g 122 g
Physical Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19 mm 93 x 52 x 23 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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