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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX30V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm Z35 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm Z35

 HX30V Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm Z35 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the HX30V.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and HX30V.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX30V to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $420