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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 10 months earlier than the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony TX7

 Fujifilm Z30 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TX7 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX7

 Fujifilm Z30 TX7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the TX7.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and TX7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z30 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Sony TX7
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
provides touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX7 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Sony TX7
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony TX7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $300