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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 5 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm J30 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX30 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm J30 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the TX30.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and TX30.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
Sony TX30 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
environment proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Sony TX30
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $230