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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Fujifilm S8500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S8500 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
55
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (687g)
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix S8500
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