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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F80EXR and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is very similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 17 months after the Fujifilm Z30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F80EXR grades versus the Fujifilm Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Fujifilm Z30

 F80EXR Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 Fujifilm Z30 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Fujifilm Z30

 F80EXR Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has sizing of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F80EXR and Fujifilm Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F80EXR against the Fujifilm Z30.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and Fujifilm Z30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F80EXR will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher F80EXR provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (210 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Fujifilm Z30
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Also called FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $150