Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon P7800

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 5 years before the P7800 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the P7800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Nikon Coolpix P7800. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Nikon P7800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon P7800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the P7800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and P7800 is 96 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and P7800.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z30 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon P7800 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.