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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the Fujifilm X30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Fujifilm X30 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has specifications of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X30 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
47
manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
66
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
good battery pack (470 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (423g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (423 grams)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRFujifilm X30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lb) 423 grams (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 220 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $499