Fujifilm X30 vs Sony HX7V

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X30 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and HX7V (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 3 years after the HX7V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 vs Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and HX7V is 80 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and HX7V.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX7V will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.