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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(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
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Sony WX9

 Fujifilm J30 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Fujifilm J30

 WX9 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX9

 Fujifilm J30 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography advice
Sony WX9 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Sony WX9
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm J30 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Sony WX9
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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