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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240

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 SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled within a month of the Fujifilm SL240 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm SL240 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm SL240 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL240

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the Fujifilm SL240.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL240 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography details
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography details
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MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (687 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (510g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (510g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL240
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 510 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-85
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 1 1
Launch price $430 $280