Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-10

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was introduced 12 months later than the SZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the SZ-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-10 is 59 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS30EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.