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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4800 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 13 months before the Fujifilm S4800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the Fujifilm S4800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S4800 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S4800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4800 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4800.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography factors
55
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography highlights
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography info
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (518g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (518 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S4800
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-30
Body design 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 518 grams (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $430 $229