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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was revealed 4 years before the HX30V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 scores versus the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm A150 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm A150

 HX30V Fujifilm A150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm A150 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A150 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the HX30V.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and HX30V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography info
Sony HX30V Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A150
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (254g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX30V Landscape photography factors
26
pretty good screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging information
Sony HX30V Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-04 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $420