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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2").

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS35EXR and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm HS35EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 59 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography information
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography information
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (600 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
good battery (600 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (600 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS35EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR EXR
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
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 687g (1.51 pounds) 687g (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 600 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 $380