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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
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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
56
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 very small sensor size (1/2")
Photography Glossary
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
53
 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