Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W530

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and W530 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 22 months before the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 features external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the W530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and W530.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W530 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.