Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced April 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- Successor is Fujifilm X30
(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
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and HX30V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm X20 was brought out 15 months later than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Sony HX30V
Fujifilm X20 | HX30V | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm X20
HX30V | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Sony HX30V
Fujifilm X20 | HX30V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the HX30V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and HX30V is 83 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and HX30V.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX30V will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X20 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-04-29 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | 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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/1000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353g (0.78 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 270 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $420 |