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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 22 months earlier than the WX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony WX10

 Fujifilm Z30 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WX10 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX10

 Fujifilm Z30 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the WX10.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX10 to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Sony WX10
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $200