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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Announced February 2009
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the Fujifilm X30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedAugust 2014February 2009Newer by 67 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X30 will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Fujifilm X30
55
lighter than others (110g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography advice
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maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
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lighter than others (110g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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great battery power (470 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
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lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
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lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (423g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Fujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 423g (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $499