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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 5 months before the Fujifilm Z35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the Fujifilm Z35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm Z35 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm Z35 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm Z35

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z35 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the Fujifilm Z35.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm Z35 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm Z35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
55
lighter than others (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm Z35
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Fujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 8cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $130