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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS30EXR and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
31
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
55
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR EXR
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 687 grams (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $430 $430