Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony WX10
Fujifilm Z30 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Fujifilm Z30
WX10 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX10
Fujifilm Z30 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |