Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm X30

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm X30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm X30 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm X30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.