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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 18 months prior to the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm JX550 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TX30 Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm JX550 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the TX30.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proof
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Sony TX30 Landscape photography details
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 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
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $230