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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2").

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 12 months before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 59 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography info
51
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography info
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (808 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR EXR Processor II
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 aliasing 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 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 808g (1.78 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 500 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $430 $500