Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30

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      Specifications

      General Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      BrandFujifilmSony
      ModelX-M1Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      MSRP$699 body only, $799/£679.99 with 16-50mm$350
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessLens-style
      Video Capture
      Sensor Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Sensor TypeCMOS X-TRANS IBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,40080 - 3,200
      Photo Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      ProcessorEXR Processor IIBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 32645184 x 3888
      Other ResolutionsS: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalNormal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points49
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Lens MountFujifilm X
      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 X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDDepends on connected smartphone
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot0k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.6 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferapprox. 5.6fps (JPEG: max. 30 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      approx. 3.0fps (JPEG: max. 50 frames, RAW/RAW+JPEG: max. 10 frames)
      * SD card "Class10" or higher
      Flash Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control RR-90 (sold separately)
      Environmental Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Dimensions117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54")68 x 65 x 58 mm (2.68 x 2.56 x 2.28")
      Weight (inc. batteries)330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 6.8 x 3.7"4.6 x 4.6 x 4"
      Package Weight2.1 lb0.9 lb
      Power and Storage Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Battery PackNP-W126NP-BN,
      Battery Life350 shots200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro
      Other Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secsYes (2, 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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