Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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

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.

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.

Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
50D | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon 50D
Fujifilm HS30EXR | 50D | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | October 2008 | More recent by 38 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon 50D and Fujifilm HS30EXR
50D | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 50D vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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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 |