FujiFilm X30
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vs Sony RX100
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What’s good about the FujiFilm X30

Best price $499
  • 42% more battery life 470 shots vs 330 shots
  • Newer camera September 2014 vs July 2012
  • Wider angle lens 7.1mm vs 10.4mm
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 10 shots per sec
  • Viewscreen flips out RX100 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector RX100 does not
  • Has an External Mic jack RX100 does not

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Best price
$448
  • Weighs a lot less than the X30 8.5 oz vs 14.9 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 13 in³ vs 32 in³
  • Slightly cheaper street price $448 vs $499
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 12 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 58 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 920k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Has HDR on-board X30 does not have HDR

What the FujiFilm X30 and Sony RX100 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 60fps
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the FujiFilm X30 and the Sony RX100

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi

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