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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm XF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the Fujifilm XF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2009More recent by 43 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 provides exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z30 versus Fujifilm XF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XF1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (255g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (255g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Fujifilm XF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 255 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery model NP-45 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $380