Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced 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
- Announced January 2011

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was brought out 17 months prior to the W560 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 grades vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W560
Fujifilm J30 | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Fujifilm J30
W560 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W560
Fujifilm J30 | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the W560.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and W560.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) |
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 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $139 |