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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 6 months earlier than the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm XP30 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm XP30

 HX10V Fujifilm XP30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm XP30 HX10V 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the HX10V.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and HX10V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
45
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Sony HX10V Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 234 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 200 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $616