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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced very close to the Fujifilm S4200 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outside 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) while the Fujifilm S4200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the Fujifilm S4200.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography factors
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4200
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 543 gr (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 $200