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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(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
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W530

 Fujifilm J30 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Fujifilm J30

 W530 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W530

 Fujifilm J30 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Sony W530
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
Sony W530 Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony W530
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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