Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9200

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 24 months before the Fujifilm S9200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores against the Fujifilm S9200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S9200. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S9200 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the Fujifilm S9200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9200 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.