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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 3 years before the TX200V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm J30 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Fujifilm J30

 TX200V Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm J30 TX200V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the TX200V.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and TX200V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $500