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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix HS11
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed 20 months before the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HS10 scores against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony HX30V

 HS10 HX30V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm HS10

 HX30V HS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX30V

 HS10 HX30V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HS10 against the HX30V.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and HX30V is 60 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and HX30V.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Sony HX30V
54
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (666g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
45
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (666g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
44
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
23
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (666g)
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Sony HX30V
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also called FinePix HS11 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $420