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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX50V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm Z30

 HX50V Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedApril 2013February 2009More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the HX50V.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX50V to deliver extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-17 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 life - 400 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $439