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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony HX10V
(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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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Overview

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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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 4 years prior to the HX10V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm Z30

 HX10V Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX10V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony 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