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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced very close to the Fujifilm HS30EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm F770EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm F770EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 90 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others (687g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (687 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
50
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (687g)
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lb) 687 gr (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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-50A NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $480 $430