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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
73
Overall
73
Canon EOS 5DS R front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2015
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 5DS R versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizes.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 3 years later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5DS R being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5DS R scores versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 5DS R Fujifilm HS30EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012More recent by 38 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon 5DS R

 Fujifilm HS30EXR 5DS R 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 5DS R Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS R offers exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon 5DS R versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5DS R against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 5DS R and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will result in extra detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer 5DS R provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (51MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5DS R
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery (700 shots)
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS R Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
56
environment proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (51MP)
bad battery (700 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (687g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS R Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (700 CIPA)
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS R Vlogging advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging advice
30
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (687g)
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Canon 5DS R vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS R and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon EOS 5DS RFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5DS R Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8688 x 5792 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 930g (2.05 pounds) 687g (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2308 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $3,699 $430