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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 18 months earlier than the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP30 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WX300 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP30 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the WX300.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and WX300.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX300 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony WX300
65
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $330