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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WX220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm J30 grades versus the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony WX220

 Fujifilm J30 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Fujifilm J30

 WX220 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX220

 Fujifilm J30 WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm J30 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the WX220.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and WX220.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Sony WX220
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
Vlogging with Sony WX220
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX220
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $198