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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 2 months after the W220 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm Z30 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm Z30

 W220 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm Z30 W220 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 offers external dimensions 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 W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the W220.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and W220.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W220 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Sony W220 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Sony W220 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-17 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 110 gr (0.24 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $160