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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 4 years before the HX20V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Fujifilm Z30

 HX20V Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX20V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the HX20V.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and HX20V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Sony HX20V Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (110g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX20V Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Sony HX20V Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX20V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $397