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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP150 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP150 was released within a month of the HX30V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades versus the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm XP150

 HX30V Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm XP150 HX30V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP150 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications 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 XP150 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 against the HX30V.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP150 and HX30V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography info
Sony HX30V Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography factors
Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 300 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $260 $420