Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 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
- Introduced 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
- Introduced February 2012
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX20
Fujifilm J30 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm J30
TX20 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX20
Fujifilm J30 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |