Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX30V
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm JX550 | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm JX550
| HX30V | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm JX550 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the HX30V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and HX30V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
lighter than average (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
lighter than average (113 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than others (254 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
Sony HX30V Vlogging features
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 113 grams (0.25 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 320 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $420 |