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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
44
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
bad battery (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-30 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $150