Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9
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38 Features
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm J30 was revealed 17 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony WX9
Fujifilm J30 | WX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Fujifilm J30
WX9 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX9
Fujifilm J30 | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 offers physical dimensions 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 WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm J30 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm J30 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm J30 and WX9.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX9 to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $150 | $188 |