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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the W370 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony W370

 Fujifilm Z30 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Fujifilm Z30

 W370 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W370

 Fujifilm Z30 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the W370.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and W370.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W370 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sony W370
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Sony W370
55
lighter than average (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W370
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $230