Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony 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 |