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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S200EXR scores against the Fujifilm HS30EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 S200EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR S200EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 S200EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 54 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
45
manual focus
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
55
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865g)
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography details
38
built-in flash
great zoom (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (865g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
34
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
19
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (865g)
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Also Known as FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865g (1.91 lbs) 687g (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 NP-140 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $430