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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony TX30

 Z700EXR TX30 
Screen size3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 TX30 Z700EXR 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX30

 Z700EXR TX30 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (158g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography info
Sony TX30 Travel photography info
55
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (158g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging advice
Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (158 grams)
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX30
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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