Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX90V
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z30 was launched 7 years prior to the HX90V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX90V
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX90V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Fujifilm Z30
| HX90V | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 74 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX90V
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX90V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the HX90V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and HX90V.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX90V to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 10MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| 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/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 638k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110g (0.24 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | - | 360 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $150 | $440 |
