Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Launched January 2012
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed 13 months after the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades against the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus SP-610UZ. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SP-610UZ
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SP-610UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
SP-610UZ | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SP-610UZ | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got exterior 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) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the SP-610UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-610UZ is 59 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SP-610UZ.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS30EXR provides a benefit in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SP-610UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | TruePic III |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 405 gr (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
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 | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $430 | $299 |