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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 11 months prior to the TX9 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony TX9

 Fujifilm J30 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm J30

 TX9 Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX9

 Fujifilm J30 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm J30 has got 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 TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the TX9.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and TX9.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
60
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
32
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony TX9
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
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 Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $799