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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 6 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony W800

 Fujifilm Z30 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Fujifilm Z30

 W800 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W800

 Fujifilm Z30 W800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the W800.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and W800.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Sony W800
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Sony W800 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony W800
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $90