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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 4 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the JX350 matches up against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony QX30

 JX350 QX30 
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the FujiFilm JX350

 QX30 JX350 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony QX30

 JX350 QX30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the JX350 vs the QX30.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and QX30.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older JX350 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JX350
Street photography with Sony QX30
56
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Sony QX30
32
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography advice
Sony QX30 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others (130g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Sony QX30 Landscape photography features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging features
Sony QX30 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony QX30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $348