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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out about the same time to the HX7V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP30 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm XP30

 HX7V Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP30 HX7V 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 offers 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) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the HX7V.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and HX7V.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX7V to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Sony HX7V Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type 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 feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $499