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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Fujifilm S9400W
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S9400W Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9400W

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography advice
51
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
good battery power (500 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (687 grams)
26
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (670g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9400W
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix S9400W
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