Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      BrandFujifilmSony
      ModelFinePix S5 ProCyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
      MSRP$350
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRLens-style
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23 x 15.5 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ProcessorBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28485184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicNormal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAutomatic, Incandescent, Fluorescent (1-5), Fine, Flash, Shade, Color temperature, Preset Custom (1-5), Fine tuning
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle Area AF, Dynamic AF, Group Dynamic AF, Dynamic AF with closest subject priority, Manual focus
      Number of Focus Points11
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyDepends on connected smartphone
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot0k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Shutter Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps
      Flash Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionX-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support)
      PC sync Terminal
      Exposure Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Exposure ModesProgrammed Auto with flexible program [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture- Priority Auto , Manual [M]
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames in 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 EV steps
      DXO Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      DxO Low Light ISO448
      DxO Color Depth21.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording possible when tethered to PC
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Dimensions147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91")68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28")
      Weight (inc. batteries)920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)4.6 x 4.6 x 4"
      Package Weight0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Battery PackNP-BN,
      Battery Life200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro
      Other Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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