Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched July 2012
- Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Updated by Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2009

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm F800EXR | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm Z30 | Fujifilm F800EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm F800EXR | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the Fujifilm Z30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm Z30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm Z30.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-07-25 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 3 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 232g (0.51 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50A | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $330 | $150 |