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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 24 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX55

 Fujifilm J30 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX55 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX55

 Fujifilm J30 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the TX55.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and TX55.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Sony TX55
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
69
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX55
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $350