Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W370

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W370 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 4 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and W370 is 80 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and W370.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W370 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.