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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 7 months before the TX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX5

 Fujifilm J30 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX5 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX5

 Fujifilm J30 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 has 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the TX5.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and TX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm J30 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm J30 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography factors
Sony TX5 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
62
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (148g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX5
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $239