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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
75 Overall
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Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
44

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX30V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and HX30V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100V was revealed 8 years after the HX30V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X100V scores versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X100V HX30V 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2012Newer by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm X100V

          

          

            
 HX30V Fujifilm X100V 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X100V HX30V 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the HX30V.
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and HX30V is 79 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and HX30V.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X100V will resolve more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100V will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX30V Portrait photography highlights
82
 has manual focus
 megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
44
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Sony HX30V
74
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment proofing
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (478g)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
73
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
76
 better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (478g)
 display is not selfie friendly
69
 lighter than competition (254g)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
73
 has manual focus
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
50
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
35
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen functionality
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (478g)
34
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm X100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-02-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 478 grams (1.05 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,399 $420