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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-565UZ 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-565UZ is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS30EXR will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
39
manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than others (687 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (687 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXROlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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 ) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID NP-W126 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 $400