Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX30V
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX30V | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
HX30V | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX30V
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX30V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |