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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and WX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was launched 13 months prior to the WX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F80EXR matches up vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Sony WX30

 F80EXR WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 WX30 F80EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2011June 2010Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony WX30

 F80EXR WX30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR and the WX30.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and WX30.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX30 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Sony WX30
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (210g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (210 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Sony WX30
27
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (210g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Sony WX30
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also called FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $259