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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 7 months later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm F800EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm F800EXR 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm F800EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 90 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
56
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography info
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (687g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
50
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F800EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-25 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lbs) 687g (1.51 lbs)
Physical 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 All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $430