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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony TX30

 Z800EXR TX30 
Display dimension3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 TX30 Z800EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX30

 Z800EXR TX30 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
39
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography information
Sony TX30 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (158g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (158g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
weather sealing
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
32
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Sony TX30
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touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (158g)
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decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony TX30
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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