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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was manufactured 2 months later than the Fujifilm X-S1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the Fujifilm X-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Fujifilm X-S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm X-S1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS30EXR Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012November 2011Same age
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the Fujifilm X-S1.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm X-S1 is 59 and 52 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm X-S1.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography info
55
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 small sensor (1/2")
46
 manual focus
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
55
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 small sensor (1/2")
 heavier than average (687 grams)
52
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
 heavier than competition (920g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
52
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 excellent zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
51
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (687 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
43
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (624mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (920g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
51
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
45
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (2/3")
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
28
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has mic socket
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than average (687g)
26
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic socket
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (920g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Fujifilm X-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR EXR
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery model NP-W126 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $399