Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX70
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm J30 was revealed 3 years before the WX70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm J30 grades against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony WX70
Fujifilm J30 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Fujifilm J30
WX70 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX70
Fujifilm J30 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 provides physical 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) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 against the WX70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and WX70.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 240 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $150 | $242 |