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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 5 months after the Fujifilm JX370 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Fujifilm JX370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm JX370

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX370 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX370

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX370 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Fujifilm JX370.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX370 is 59 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX370.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
56
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2")
28
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography advice
55
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor (1/2")
 heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
55
 lighter than others in class (124 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
53
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2")
 has no phase detect AF
31
 good MP (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (190 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
51
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (687g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 lighter than others in class (124 grams)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (190 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2")
 missing Time Lapse mode
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery power (190 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging factors
28
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors in class (687g)
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 lighter than others in class (124g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX370
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-08-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.00 m
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 190 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $430 $159