• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Fujifilm SL300

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.44 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 100 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    160g vs 510g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm SL300 advantages over Pentax W30

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S3200

Pentax W30
Fujifilm S3200
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $191
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm S3200

Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S3200
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $191
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm S3200

Compared to Fujifilm S4000

Pentax W30
Fujifilm S4000
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm S4000

Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S4000
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm S4000

Compared to Fujifilm S4200

Pentax W30
Fujifilm S4200
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm S4200

Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S4200
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm S4200

Compared to Fujifilm S6800

Pentax W30
Fujifilm S6800
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm S6800

Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm S6800
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Hot shoe
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm S6800

Compared to Nikon P530

Pentax W30
Nikon P530
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon P530

Fujifilm SL300
Nikon P530
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon P530

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