Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm Z30 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm Z30
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Revealed | August 2014 | February 2009 | Newer by 67 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30
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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).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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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 |