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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 3 years prior to the TX66 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX66

 Fujifilm J30 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX66 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX66

 Fujifilm J30 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the TX66.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and TX66.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
great battery life (250 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
36
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX66
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 133g (0.29 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
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 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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $350