Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR Comparison

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Fujifilm F800EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm F900EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing F800EXR and F900EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Fujifilm. Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced to market in July 2012 and Fujifilm F900EXR was launched in January 2013. There is only 6 months difference between F800EXR and F900EXR so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-07-25

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)

25-500 mm F3.5-5.3 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

11.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

232g. 105 x 63 x 36 mm

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Compare

Fujifilm F900EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-30

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)

25-500 mm F3.5-5.3 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

11.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

232g. 105 x 61 x 36 mm

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

Battery Life	300 shots vs 260 shots	40 more frames with a single charge

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR

LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	11.0fps vs 11.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	500mm vs 500mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm F800EXR has external dimensions of 105 x 63 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.48 x 1.42″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm F900EXR has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.42″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR.

Comparison image of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR.

Comparison image of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR have exactly the same weight of 232g.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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F800EXR

F900EXR

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR nor Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR have 1/2-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the F800EXR and F900EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR Cameras

Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR features 25-500 mm F3.5-5.3 20× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm and have the same max aperture of f3.50 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 500mm and have the same max aperture of f5.30 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

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Telezoom

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F800EXR

F900EXR

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

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F800EXR

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Fastest - Fujifilm XQ2

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Max Aperture at Wide

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F800EXR

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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

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What types of Photography are Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm F800EXR for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F900EXR for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm F800EXR for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm F900EXR for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Fujifilm F800EXR for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F900EXR for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Wireless Connection
500 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Fujifilm F800EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm F900EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
232g
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm F800EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm F900EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm F900EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm F900EXR scores compare:

Fujifilm F800EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #38 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #438 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Fujifilm F900EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #47 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #465 out of 1233 in all Cameras

Fujifilm F800EXR has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm F900EXR and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR	Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Brand	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Announced	2012-07-25	2013-01-30
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	EXRCMOS	EXRCMOS
Size	1/2-inch	1/2-inch
Dimensions	6.4 x 4.8 mm	6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area	30.72mm²	30.72mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	12800 ISO	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-500 mm (20×)	25-500 mm (20×)
Max Aperture	F3.5-5.3	F3.5-5.3
Macro Focus Range	5cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	460k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)	3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	11.0 fps	11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	232g	232g
Dimensions	105 x 63 x 36mm	105 x 61 x 36mm
Battery Life	300 shots	260 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	41	not tested
DxO Color Depth	19.5	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	10.9	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	143	not tested
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