Clicky

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 4 years prior to the TX20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony TX20

 Fujifilm Z30 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TX20 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX20

 Fujifilm Z30 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the TX20.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and TX20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-BN
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 One One
Launch pricing $150 $330