Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
Fujifilm SL240 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm SL240
Fujifilm HS30EXR | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |