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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 5 years prior to the TX30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z35 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm Z35 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm Z35

 TX30 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2009More modern by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony TX30

 Fujifilm Z35 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the TX30.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and TX30.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Sony TX30
54
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
weather proofing
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $230