Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX30V
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
26 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 JZ100 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed 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
- Replaced the Sony HX20V
- New Model is Sony HX50V
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Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up against the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm JZ100 | HX30V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm JZ100
| HX30V | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Sony HX30V
| Fujifilm JZ100 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the HX30V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and HX30V.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX30V Vlogging highlights
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.60 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 life | - | 320 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $190 | $420 |