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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X30 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and WX30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 3 years after the WX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X30 WX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2014July 2011Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm X30

 WX30 Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X30 WX30 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features exterior 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony WX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the WX30.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and WX30 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and WX30.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX30 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
62
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Sony WX30
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rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-26 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $259