Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S4500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S4500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S4500
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S4500 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4500
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S4500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S4500 | |
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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 |