Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony TX30

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and TX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades against the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR against the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z900EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX30 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.