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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the Fujifilm X10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm X10

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm X10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm X10 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 41 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X10

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm X10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 offers outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X10 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the Fujifilm X10.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X10 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (350g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (350 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Fujifilm X10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Fujifilm X10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 110g (0.24 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 245
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $600