FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 13 months before the HX30V making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the JX350 matches up against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the JX350 vs the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older JX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.