FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
- 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix Z808EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Announced July 2013

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and TX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The Z800EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z800EXR matches up against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony TX30
Z800EXR | TX30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR
TX30 | Z800EXR | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX30
Z800EXR | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z800EXR vs the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and TX30.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX30 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Z800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix Z808EXR | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 grams (0.35 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $230 |