Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
- Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
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Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S8600
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| Fujifilm S8600 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8600
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Fujifilm S8600.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 59 and 76 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S8600.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-900mm (36.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 7cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) | 450 grams (0.99 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 410 images |
| Type of battery | - | AA |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | 3 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $430 | $200 |