FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
- 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix Z707EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Revealed July 2013

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and TX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

The Z700EXR was revealed 4 years before the TX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z700EXR grades vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony TX30
Z700EXR | TX30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
TX30 | Z700EXR | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX30
Z700EXR | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z700EXR versus the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and TX30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Other name | FinePix Z707EXR | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $230 |