Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and RX100 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 11 months before the RX100 II and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR features 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 Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and RX100 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.