Clicky

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9900w (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Fujifilm S9900w Fujifilm HS30EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9900w

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm S9900w 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Fujifilm S9900w in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR compared to the Fujifilm S9900w.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9900w is 59 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S9900w
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography details
53
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
51
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm S9900w
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm S9900w
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical 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 - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $719