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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm J30 was brought out 5 months prior to the TX7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX7

 Fujifilm J30 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX7 Fujifilm J30 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX7

 Fujifilm J30 TX7 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the TX7.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm J30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm J30 will deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Sony TX7
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX7
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $300