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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X30 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W620 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 2 years after the W620 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony W620

 Fujifilm X30 W620 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Fujifilm X30

 W620 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W620

 Fujifilm X30 W620 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the W620.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and W620 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and W620.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W620 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
62
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Sony W620
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Sony W620
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony W620
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 470 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $102