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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years before the HX9V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm Z30

 HX9V Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm Z30 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the HX9V.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX9V to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $328