Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A57
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced August 2011
- Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony A57, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
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Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony A57
| Fujifilm XP30 | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Fujifilm XP30
| A57 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony A57
| Fujifilm XP30 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers external measurements 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 A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the A57.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and A57 is 94 and 64 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and A57.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A57 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 9cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 618g (1.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photographs | 550 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $240 | $1,000 |
