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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm J30 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX20 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm J30 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the TX20.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and TX20.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX20 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
72
good battery power (250 CIPA)
environment proof
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
23
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Sony TX20
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $330