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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV205
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was introduced 6 months before the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JV200 grades versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Sony WX30

 JV200 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm JV200

 WX30 JV200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Sony WX30

 JV200 WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JV200 versus the WX30.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JV200 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JV200 and WX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX30 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV200
Travel photography with Sony WX30
60
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV200
Vlogging with Sony WX30
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Sony WX30
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also called FinePix JV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 180 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $49 $259