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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS11
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") have different sensor sizes.

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The HS10 was revealed 18 months before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HS10 matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HS10 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the FujiFilm HS10

 Fujifilm HS30EXR HS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 HS10 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Fujifilm HS30EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HS10 versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 60 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (666g)
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than others (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (666 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (687g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
23
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (666g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than others (687 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Also called as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lbs) 687 grams (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $900 $430