Canon D30 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Let's take a closer look at the Canon D30 and Fujifilm F800EXR, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The D30 was revealed 12 years prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon D30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the D30 matches up against the Fujifilm F800EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS D30 & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 features outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D30 compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 57 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D30 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will result in extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.