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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 13 months after the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm F800EXR WX30 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 WX30 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm F800EXR WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outer 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the WX30.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
43
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (232g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
49
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-25 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation 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) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232g (0.51 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $259