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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 6 years before the Fujifilm XP80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the Fujifilm XP80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm XP80

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm XP80 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm XP80 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 71 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XP80

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm XP80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the Fujifilm XP80.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XP80 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XP80.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (110g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm XP80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Fujifilm XP80
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Fujifilm XP80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $149