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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 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
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Sony W610
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony W610

 Fujifilm XP30 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Fujifilm XP30

 W610 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W610

 Fujifilm XP30 W610 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony W610
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Sony W610 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony W610
65
environment proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Sony W610
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W610
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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