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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500

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 S4500 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured very close to the Fujifilm S4500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S4500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S4500 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S4500 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outside 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 S4500 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the Fujifilm S4500.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4500 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4500.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4500
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (687g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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 settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 photographs
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $230