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Comparison of Fujifilm X30 and Sony Alpha SLT-A65 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha SLT-A65 ×
Fujifilm X30 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha SLT-A65Fujifilm X30
BrandSonyFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberA65X30
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20112014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132119
Width (mm)8160
Height (mm)9872
Weight (g)846423
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Fujifilm X20
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)24.312
Sensor formatAPS-C2/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)369.7258.08
Sensor width (mm)23.78.8
Sensor height (mm)15.66.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.952.2
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 score74-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)717-
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)
  • 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-LCH.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)-
LensSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAMFujinon 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)5552
Thread type-Via optional adapter ring
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, LocalIntelligent 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") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 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)13-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-1600), 100-16000. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)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 Scene, 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
  • high-speed sync (with external flash)
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • 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)10-
Flash range descriptionLens 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 supportUHS-IUHS-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 or wired
  • wi-fi or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • external stereo micophone jack
  • phototv hd)
  • type-c hdmi mini connector (bravia sync
  • wired remote terminal
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • wi-fi (ieee 802.11b/g/n)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.470.71
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.41-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.71
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)-15
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-11
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-8.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-11
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.28
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.06
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.04
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Wide Area AF = 0.130sFull Autofocus Lag, AF-S, Center AF, Medium focal length = 0.172s
Startup time (s)2.82.1
Play -> record time (s)1.21
Flash cycle time, full power (s)25.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-470
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)510-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM500HProprietary NP-95
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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 featuresSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, new "Real Time Viewfinder" EVF, dual manual control rings



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