Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX30
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
(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
- Announced July 2011
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 24 months before the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up versus the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Sony WX30
| Fujifilm Z35 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm Z35
| WX30 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Sony WX30
| Fujifilm Z35 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outside 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) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the WX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and WX30.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface 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 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
| Cost at release | $130 | $259 |