Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony HX30V
Fujifilm F800EXR | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm F800EXR
HX30V | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony HX30V
Fujifilm F800EXR | HX30V | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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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 |