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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony W730, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 17 months before the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP30 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm XP30

 W730 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP30 W730 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the W730.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and W730.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Sony W730
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Sony W730
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony W730
65
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $240 $138