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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced very close to the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the Fujifilm JX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm JX500 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (113g)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX500
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm JX500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $430 $90