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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Released October 2008
  • Earlier Model is Canon 40D
  • Refreshed by Canon 60D
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 50D versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the 50D (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 50D was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 50D matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 50D Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon 50D

 Fujifilm HS30EXR 50D 
LaunchedJanuary 2012October 2008More recent by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 50D and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 50D Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D enjoys external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 50D versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 50D compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 50D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 50D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
55
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
55
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 shots)
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
57
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
51
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
51
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (687g)
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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon EOS 50DFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 50D Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2008-10-30 2012-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4752 x 3168 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.3 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 822g (1.81 lbs) 687g (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $996 $430