Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony G3
Portability
96 Imaging
32 Features
13 Overall
24
96 Imaging
32 Features
13 Overall
24
Portability
94 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
31
94 Imaging
32 Features
30 Overall
31
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
(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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony G3 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony G3
| Fujifilm Z30 | G3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm Z30
| G3 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony G3
| Fujifilm Z30 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the G3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and G3.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sony G3
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
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lighter than others in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 1 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | 110g (0.24 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $150 | $200 |