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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 2 years after the W220 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the W220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm XP30 W220 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm XP30

 W220 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm XP30 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outside 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 W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the W220.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Sony W220
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
65
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Sony W220
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $160