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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(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
Sony W560
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony W560

 Fujifilm J30 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Fujifilm J30

 W560 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony W560

 Fujifilm J30 W560 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 size comparison

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

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
Sports photography with Sony W560
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Sony W560
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W560 Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Sony W560
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony W560
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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