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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm J30 was revealed very close to the WX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm J30 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony WX1

 Fujifilm J30 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Fujifilm J30

 WX1 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX1

 Fujifilm J30 WX1 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the WX1.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm J30 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and WX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm J30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm J30 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX1
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $149