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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony W800, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 3 years before the W800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony W800

 Fujifilm XP30 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Fujifilm XP30

 W800 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W800

 Fujifilm XP30 W800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the W800.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and W800.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W800 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony W800
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Sony W800
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Sony W800 Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Sony W800
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony W800
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $90