Reasons to choose X30
Released in 2014, X30 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 423 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X30
vs Nokia 808 PureView
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X3081 mm²
808 PureView- Area ratio
- 1.4:1
- Absolute difference
- 23 mm²
- Relative difference
- 40.1%
The 808 PureView has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X30Metric808 PureView
12 MPEffective pixels41.48 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor10.82 × 7.52
2.2 µmPixel pitch1.4 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area1.96 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density50.98 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.28
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
423 gWeight169 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorage16 GB on-board memory
NP-95 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion 1400 mAh (BV-4D) Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The 808 PureView has the larger sensor area. The 808 PureView has the lighter body. The 808 PureView has the higher effective resolution. The X30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose 808 PureView
Released in 2012, 808 PureView has about 81 mm² of sensor area, 41.48 MP effective resolution, and a 169 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.