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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z808EXR
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Z800EXR was announced 13 months after the Fujifilm J30 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z800EXR scores against the Fujifilm J30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Fujifilm J30

 Z800EXR Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 Fujifilm J30 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Fujifilm J30

 Z800EXR Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has got outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Fujifilm J30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z800EXR versus the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and Fujifilm J30.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR uses the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The younger Z800EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography information
Fujifilm J30 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (158g)
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography features
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography details
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (158 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
32
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (158 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also Known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $150