Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX7
Fujifilm J30 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm J30
TX7 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX7
Fujifilm J30 | TX7 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |