Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
- Previous Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
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On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was revealed within a month of the SZ-12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades vs the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Olympus SZ-12
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SZ-12 | Fujifilm HS30EXR |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Olympus SZ-12
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the SZ-12.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-12 is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and SZ-12.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Olympus SZ-12 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $430 | $350 |
