Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm XP30

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 12 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the Fujifilm XP30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP30 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm XP30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm XP30 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.