Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX10V
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX10V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm Z30
| HX10V | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX10V
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX10V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and HX10V.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 110 gr (0.24 lbs) | 234 gr (0.52 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 | - | 320 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $616 |