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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 3 years after the HX30V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores vs the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX30V 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2012More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm XP90

 HX30V Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm XP90 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP90 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the HX30V.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and HX30V.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (210 per charge)
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm XP90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-15 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 210 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $420