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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX30V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 6 months prior to the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 HX30V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm XP30

          

          

            
 HX30V Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 HX30V 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the HX30V.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and HX30V.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.

            Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
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 decent MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
44
 manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
65
 environment proofing
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (200 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
50
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom 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
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 port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 200 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack 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    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 $420