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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony W710

 Fujifilm X30 W710 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Fujifilm X30

 W710 Fujifilm X30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W710

 Fujifilm X30 W710 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Sony W710
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Sony W710
62
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (423 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Sony W710 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
Sony W710 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (423g)
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony W710
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2013-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $90