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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9800

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9800, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Sony QX30, which was introduced in September 2014 is a Lens-style camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3' sensor. There is only 4 months difference between S9800 and QX30 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Sony QX30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-09-03
  • 20MP - 1/2.3' BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 24-720 mm F3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • " Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 193g. 68 x 65 x 58 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9800 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/1700s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
300 shots vs 200 shots 100 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 720mm 480 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 30× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.90 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 over Fujifilm S9800
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight
193 g vs 670 g 477 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
6.30 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
" vs " Small display
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Sony QX30 has external dimensions of 68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Sony QX30. Sony QX30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 55mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 58mm thinner than Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony QX30 is significantly lighter (477g ) than the Fujifilm S9800 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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S9800
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9800 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9800's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony QX30's screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Sony QX30 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Below you can see the S9800 and QX30 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 Cameras


Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Sony QX30 features a 24-720 mm F3.5-6.3 30× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.90, Fujifilm S9800 is faster than Sony QX30 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9800 has 480mm longer reach than the Sony QX30. However, with a max aperture of f6.30, Sony QX30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9800
QX30
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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Telezoom

Lens-style Cameras

S9800
QX30
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

Lens-style Cameras

S9800
QX30
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Lens-style Cameras

S9800
QX30
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony QX30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9800 and Sony QX30 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9800
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #726 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Sony QX30
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Sony QX30 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-09-03
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50×) 24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F3.5-6.3
Macro Focus Range 7cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" "
Resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 193g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 68 x 65 x 58mm
Battery Life 300 shots 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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