Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V 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
- Released February 2009
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony HX9V
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm Z30
| HX9V | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX9V
| Fujifilm Z30 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony 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 |