Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony WX300

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and WX300 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 7 months earlier than the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and WX300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX300 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.