Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm F900EXR | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm Z30 | Fujifilm F900EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm Z30
Fujifilm F900EXR | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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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 |