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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(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
Sony W550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W550

 Fujifilm J30 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Fujifilm J30

 W550 Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W550

 Fujifilm J30 W550 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 size comparison

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

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
Sony W550 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
Sony W550 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Sony W550 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
Sony W550 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Sony W550
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony W550
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony 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