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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the Fujifilm Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm Z30 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys physical 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 Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Z30 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Z30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than others in class (687g)
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography details
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
51
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (687 grams)
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-W126 NP-45
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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $430 $150