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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
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Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and Z7 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 7 years before the Z7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the Z7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 Z7 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2012Fresher by 80 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon Z7

 Fujifilm HS30EXR Z7 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external dimensions 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 Nikon Z7 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the Z7.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z7 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Z7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will render more detail utilizing its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
86
has manual focus
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (687g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
excellent MP (46MP)
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon Z7 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Nikon Z7
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRNikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Nikon Z7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-05 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed 6
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 493
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $430 $2,797