Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX5
Fujifilm J30 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Fujifilm J30
TX5 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX5
Fujifilm J30 | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |