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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 17 months earlier than the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm J30 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Fujifilm J30

 TX100V Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm J30 TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the TX100V.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and TX100V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX100V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Sony TX100V
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $380