Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S8500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S8500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S8500
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8500
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8500.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
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 screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/7000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 lbs) | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) |
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 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $430 | $500 |