FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony HX30V

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was brought out 20 months prior to the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F80EXR grades versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys external 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 Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR and the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and HX30V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX30V will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.