Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm HS30EXR, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 5D MIV matches up vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check the Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 55 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will produce extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.