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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JV205
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX30V making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JV200 grades against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony HX30V

 JV200 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm JV200

 HX30V JV200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony HX30V

 JV200 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV200 features outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the JV200 compared to the HX30V.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JV200 and HX30V.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged JV200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JV200
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography advice
Sony HX30V Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony HX30V
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also called FinePix JV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos 320 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $49 $420