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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 12 months before the Fujifilm S8200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S8200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers 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) and the Fujifilm S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S8200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Fujifilm S8200.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8200 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8200
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography advice
51
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (687 grams)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 687g (1.51 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 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 One One
Retail cost $430 $450