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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX30V
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was brought out very close to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm JZ200 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm JZ200

 HX30V Fujifilm JZ200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm JZ200 HX30V 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the HX30V.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and HX30V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX30V Portrait photography factors
29
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (135g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than average (254g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots
Battery format - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $420