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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm Z70 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was brought out 4 years before the TX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z70 matches up vs the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony TX30

 Z70 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the FujiFilm Z70

 TX30 Z70 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX30

 Z70 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z70 offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Z70 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z70 against the TX30.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and TX30.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Z70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
Sony TX30 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
25
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
environment proofing
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging advice
Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX30
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $230