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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Fujifilm SL1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm SL1000 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys exterior measurements 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 SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL1000 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
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good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography features
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average (687 grams)
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
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good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery (350 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (659g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (687g)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (659g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL1000
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 687g (1.51 lbs) 659g (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 - 350 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 $600