Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX10
Fujifilm J30 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Fujifilm J30
TX10 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX10
Fujifilm J30 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |