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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 4 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm Z30 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WX80 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm Z30 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer measurements 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 WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the WX80.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (110g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Sony WX80
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $276