Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610
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37 Features
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was released 4 months prior to the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony W610
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Fujifilm XP30
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W610
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with outside 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) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and W610.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $240 | $200 |