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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP120
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 4 years after the TX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm XP130 TX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2018July 2013Newer by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm XP130

 TX30 Fujifilm XP130 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm XP130 TX30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP130 versus Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the TX30.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and TX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proofing
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2018-01-24 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 grams (0.46 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $171 $230