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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm Z30 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Fujifilm Z30

 TX200V Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm Z30 TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the TX200V.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and TX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
55
lighter than average (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
weather proof
offers focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
47
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 photographs
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $500