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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z808EXR
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and W830 (20MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and W830 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was introduced 4 years earlier than the W830 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z800EXR matches up against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Sony W830

 Z800EXR W830 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 W830 Z800EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony W830

 Z800EXR W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z800EXR provides outside measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Z800EXR versus the W830.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and W830.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z800EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W830 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Z800EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Street photography with Sony W830
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (158g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (158g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
32
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (158 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Sony W830
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Alternate name FinePix Z808EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $128