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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W220 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 5 years after the W220 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony W220

 Fujifilm X30 W220 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Fujifilm X30

 W220 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W220

 Fujifilm X30 W220 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the W220.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and W220 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and W220.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery power (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography information
Sony W220 Landscape photography information
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Sony W220
34
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony W220
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 423g (0.93 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $160