Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X30 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W710 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 20 months after the W710 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 versus Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and W710 is 80 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and W710.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W710 will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.