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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Olympus SP-610UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SP-610UZ 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography features
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography information
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (616mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography details
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXROlympus SP-610UZ
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