Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W
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![Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR/Fujifilm-HS30EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
- Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S9400W
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm S9400W | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9400W
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the Fujifilm S9400W.
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9400W is 59 and 61 respectively.
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9400W.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS30EXR-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S9400W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687g (1.51 lbs) | 670g (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 life | - | 500 shots |
Form of battery | - | AA |
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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $430 | $330 |