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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Launched February 2009
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the Fujifilm X20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedApril 2013February 2009Newer by 51 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm X20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
great battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (353g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (353g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Fujifilm X20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 353 gr (0.78 lbs)
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 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 - 270 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Pricing at release $150 $500