Fujifilm X30 vs Sony W730

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W730 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 20 months after the W730 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X30 and Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and W730 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and W730.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W730 will render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.