Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XP80

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XP80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 4 months prior to the Fujifilm XP80 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XP80. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP80 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XP80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the Fujifilm XP80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XP80 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XP80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XP80 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.