Canon D30 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Here, we are comparing the Canon D30 vs Fujifilm F800EXR, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the D30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor size.

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The D30 was unveiled 19 months after the Fujifilm F800EXR making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D30 matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 vs Fujifilm F800EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D30 compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D30 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.