Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm X30

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was announced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm X30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the Fujifilm X30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm X30 has dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm X30 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm X30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.