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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 3 years before the WX30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm Z30 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WX30 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm Z30 WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the WX30.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (110g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $259