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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 3 years prior to the TX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX10

 Fujifilm J30 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX10 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX10

 Fujifilm J30 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the TX10.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and TX10.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX10 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX10
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $309