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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X20
Sony WX30
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 12 months after the WX30 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X10 WX30 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm X10

 WX30 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X10 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the WX30.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and WX30 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX30 will give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (350g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX30 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery life (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
60
good battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (350g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (270 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (350g)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-11 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $259