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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP30 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony TX30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 23 months earlier than the TX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm XP30 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TX30 Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm XP30 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you 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") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the TX30.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and TX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Sony TX30
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $230