Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX5
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX5
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Fujifilm Z30
| HX5 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX5
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 features external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the HX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and HX5.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z30 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | NP-45 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $275 |