Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 24 months after the SP-800 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-800 UZ is 59 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-800 UZ.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS30EXR provides an edge in sensor innovation.