Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550
96 Imaging
34 Features
10 Overall
24


96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was unveiled 24 months prior to the W550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W550
Fujifilm J30 | W550 |
---|
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm J30
W550 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W550
Fujifilm J30 | W550 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm J30 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the W550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and W550.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-24 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | - |
Retail price | $150 | $119 |