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Comparison of Fujifilm X30 and Sony Alpha NEX-7 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-7 ×
Fujifilm X30 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-7Fujifilm X30
BrandSonyFujifilm
Manufacturer url-http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberNEX-7X30
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120119
Width (mm)4360
Height (mm)6772
Weight (g)560423
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Fujifilm X20
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.312
Sensor formatAPS-C2/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.658.08
Sensor width (mm)23.58.8
Sensor height (mm)15.66.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.922.2
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGX-Trans II
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score81-
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,016-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4240 x 2400(10.2 mp other)
  • 4240 x 2832(12.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 6000 x 3376(20.3 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1080(8.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1624(12.5 mp other)
  • 9600 x 1080(10.4 mp other)
  • 9600 x 1624(15.6 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo (3d)
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw (raf format)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1011.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoH.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSSFujinon optical zoom lens; 11 glass elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.064
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.09 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2550
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 100
Filter thread (mm)4952
Thread type-Via optional adapter ring
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot, Object Tracking, Face DetectionIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF): Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter0.39-inch ~2,360K-dot OLED color viewfinder: 100% coverage, 0.65x magnification (at 50mm eq.), 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.65
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.090.65
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000.Auto, 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto wb
  • awb micro adjustment
  • c filter g7 to m7 (15-step)
  • c. temp 2500 to 9900k
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (warm white/cool white/day white/daylight)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • color temperature selection
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, SpotTTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDRScene Modes: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • commander
  • commander
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro.
  • red-eye removal off: auto
  • slow synchro.
  • suppressed flash
  • suppressed flash red-eye removal on: red-eye reduction auto
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionGN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependentISO AUTO: Wide : Approx. 30 cm - 7.0 m / 11.7 in. - 22.9 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 50 cm - 5.0 m / 1.6 ft. - 16.4 ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/1000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (raf format)
  • raw + jpeg
Included memory (MB)-55
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
  • wi-fi or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • wi-fi (ieee 802.11b/g/n)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.590.71
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.65-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.690.71
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1011.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1815
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)109
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1311
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)108.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1111
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.28
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.06
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.04
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.40.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag:Wide-area AF = 0.225sFull Autofocus Lag, AF-S, Center AF, Medium focal length = 0.172s
Startup time (s)1.22.1
Play -> record time (s)1.21
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.85.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)430470
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)350-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FW50Proprietary NP-95
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-95 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • image data converter 4)
  • software cd-rom (includes picture motion browser
  • fujifilm cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x (v.10.5 +); pmb is windows only
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3", 921K-dot, Tilting LCD, XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, Sweep Panorama12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, new "Real Time Viewfinder" EVF, dual manual control rings



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