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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony WX70

 Fujifilm Z30 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WX70 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX70

 Fujifilm Z30 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the WX70.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and WX70.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX70 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 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 life - 240 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $242