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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was launched 5 months earlier than the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W330

 Fujifilm J30 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Fujifilm J30

 W330 Fujifilm J30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W330

 Fujifilm J30 W330 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the W330.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and W330.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony W330
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $170