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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released about the same time to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX30V 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 HX30V Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX30V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the HX30V.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX30V.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX30V will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
good MP (18MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than average in class (254g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography information
Sony HX30V Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 220 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $420