Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon S9100
- Later Model is Nikon S9500
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and S9300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 6 months prior to the S9300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon S9300
Fujifilm HS30EXR | S9300 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
S9300 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9300
Fujifilm HS30EXR | S9300 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external 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) while the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the S9300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9300 is 59 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and S9300.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2012-07-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 6.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 grams (1.51 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $430 | $249 |