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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has sizing of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the Fujifilm S1.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S1 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography information
Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (350 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (680g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-85
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 SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $430 $400