Fujifilm F800EXR vs Samsung ST30

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ST30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 19 months later than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the ST30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ST30 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ST30.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.