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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 5 months after the HX30V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 HX30V Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm F800EXR HX30V 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides exterior measurements 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 Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the HX30V.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX30V will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Sony HX30V
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography info
Sony HX30V Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (232g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
50
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging advice
Sony HX30V Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-25 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $420