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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 17 months before the W510 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W510

 Fujifilm J30 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Fujifilm J30

 W510 Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W510

 Fujifilm J30 W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has external dimensions 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the W510.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and W510.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Sony W510
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony W510
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 133g (0.29 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $99