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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 5 months before the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W380

 Fujifilm J30 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Fujifilm J30

 W380 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W380

 Fujifilm J30 W380 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus the W380.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and W380.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W380 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Sony W380
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Sony W380
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Sony W380
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography info
Sony W380 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Sony W380
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony W380
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $44