Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was brought out 17 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W530
Fujifilm J30 | W530 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm J30
W530 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W530
Fujifilm J30 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and W530.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.29 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $150 | $269 |